Idiotype

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005582",
  "term": "Idiotype",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The unique set of antigenic determinants present on the variable regions of an antibody molecule or T-cell receptor. These determinants are formed by the specific amino acid sequences in the antigen-binding sites. Each idiotype is specific to a particular antibody or T-cell receptor and can itself be recognized by other antibodies, known as anti-idiotypic antibodies.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "anti-idiotypic antibody",
    "variable region"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1182 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/idiotype/"
}