immunogen
- noun
- /ɪˈmjunəˌdʒɛn/
- Specialized
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inmunógeno
- In view of the complex biology of HIV-host interactions, the most fruitful avenue may be the development of multivalent HIV immunogens tailored to HIV isolates in specific geographical locations.
- HIV immunogen
- multivalent immunogens
- immunogens induce
Examples
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What type of immunogen is needed for an effective HIV vaccine?
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Low temperature for vaccine storage has minimal degrading effect on the immunogen.
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Can HIV variation be overcome by immunogen design?
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The definition of a successful preventive HIV immunogen is controversial.
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The present study is designed to improve its potency by adjusting the optimum level of the virus immunogen and a suitable adjuvant.
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We also need immunogens and immunization strategies for inducing genital and gastrointestinal mucosal T and B cell immunity to HIV.
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Studies are underway that suggest inhaled HIV subunit immunogens coupled with cholera toxin or other adjuvants may be useful in this respect.
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An immunogen stimulates the body's immune system to produce defense mechanisms against pathogens.
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The researcher tested a new immunogen to determine its effectiveness in generating immunity.
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Vaccines contain immunogens that help the body recognize and fight infections more effectively.
Synonyms
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2.8
A medicine given to make the body build protection against a disease
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A substance that makes the body's defence system produce antibodies
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8.7
A substance put into animals or people to help protect them from disease
A substance that makes the body build protection against a disease when given to a person or animal
Antonyms
- Specialized
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A drug that weakens the body's immune system to stop it rejecting a new organ
Surface Forms
Morphology
immunogen = immune (semi-transparent) = immuno + gen
Formed from the combining form immuno- (relating to 'immune') plus the technical suffix -gen 'producer'; the overall meaning is predictable in specialist contexts but -gen is a technical combining form that general learners may not know.
Etymology
The word immunogen combines immuno- meaning 'safe from' or 'free from' disease, as in immune and immunity, and -gen meaning 'that which makes', like in generate. So, an immunogen is literally 'something that makes immunity', which is why it names a substance that causes the body to build protection.