Neutralization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007910",
  "term": "Neutralization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The inhibition of the biological activity of a soluble substance or a microorganism, such as a toxin or virus, by the binding of specific antibodies. This antibody binding physically blocks the antigen from interacting with its cellular receptor, preventing it from exerting its effect. In toxicology, neutralization assays are used to measure the capacity of an antiserum to inactivate a specific toxin or virus, quantifying its protective potency.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1221 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/neutralization/"
}