Passive immunization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008532",
  "term": "Passive immunization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The transfer of pre-formed antibodies from one individual to another to provide immediate, but temporary, protection against a specific pathogen or toxin. This can occur naturally, such as maternal antibodies passing to a fetus, or artificially through the administration of antiserum. The protection typically lasts for weeks to months.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1225 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/passive-immunization/"
}