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An '''antigen''' is any [[molecule]] capable of inducing an [[immune system|immune]] response. Examples of antigens are [[bee]] [[pollen]], foreign [[bacteria]], transplanted tissue, [[cancer]], and [[protozoa]]. | {{subpages}} | ||
An '''antigen''' is any [[molecule]] capable of inducing an [[immune system|immune]] response. Examples of antigens are [[bee]] [[pollen]], foreign [[bacteria]], transplanted tissue, [[cancer]], and [[protozoa]]. The success of [[vaccine|vaccines]] is based on their antigenic properties. | |||
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