Vocab Info
N1 Noun
抗原antigen
Dictionary Definition
Common
Noun
1.
antigen
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抗原 【こうげん】、抗元 【こうげん】
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抗原は抗体を作らせる原因となります。
An antigen is what triggers the production of antibodies.
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異種のタンパク質や微生物などが抗原になりうる。
Foreign proteins or microorganisms can act as antigens.
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抗原に反応してできた抗体は体をより強くします。
Antibodies formed in response to an antigen help strengthen the body.
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多糖類は、免疫反応を引き起こす抗原となることがあるとか。
Polysaccharides can sometimes act as antigens that trigger immune responses.
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抗体:「抗原が体内に侵入してきたぞ!!急いで抗体を作らなければ!」
Antibody: 'An antigen has entered the body! We need to make antibodies right away!'
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