Immunochemical specificity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005658",
  "term": "Immunochemical specificity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ability of an antibody to bind exclusively or preferentially to a particular antigen or epitope, discriminating against other structurally similar molecules. This property arises from the unique three-dimensional structure of the antibody's binding site, which complements the shape and chemical features of its target. High immunochemical specificity is a prerequisite for accurate and reliable immunoassay results.",
  "synonyms": [
    "specificity"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1139 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunochemical-specificity/"
}