Definition of epitopes Epitopes
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What does epitopes mean?
Wiktionary 
- epitopes (Noun)
Plural of epitope.
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| epitope - the site on the surface of an antigen molecule to which an antibody attaches itself | ||
| antigenic determinant, determinant | ||
| site, situation physical position in relation to the surroundings; "the sites are determined by highly specific sequences of nucleotides" | ||
| antigen any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies) | ||
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Wiktionary
- epitope (Noun)
That part of a biomolecule such as a protein that is the target of an immune response .
