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Record 1 1993-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

Any test used to identify either specific toxins or microorganisms or the antibodies to toxins or organisms by determining the ability of an antiserum to counteract the pathogenic properties of a microorganism or its products. The Shick test for diphtheria is a neutralization test performed on the skin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
CONT

Réactions de neutralisation. La combinaison de certains antigènes avec les anticorps spécifiques qui leur correspondent peut inhiber certaines fonctions des molécules qui les portent. Neutralisation des enzymes [...], neutralisation des toxines [...], neutralisation des virus [...], neutralisation des phages [...].

Spanish

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