Immunogen

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005670",
  "term": "Immunogen",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A substance capable of eliciting a specific immune response, including both humoral (antibody production) and cell-mediated immunity, when introduced into a host organism. Immunogens are typically large molecules, such as proteins or polysaccharides, that are recognized as foreign by the immune system. The immune response generated can lead to the production of antibodies and memory cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and the Environment",
  "see_also": [
    "antibody",
    "antigen",
    "immune response"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 157 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunogen/"
}