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Antibodies to Nucleic Acids

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Book cover DNA—Ligand Interactions

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((volume 137))

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The ability of vertebrate species to cope with foreign substances depends in part on their capacity to synthesize antibodies which recognize specifically and bind to the foreign substances called antigens. An antibody is a serum protein belonging to the family called immunoglobulins. The immunoglobulins are biologically active glycoproteins capable of carrying out several different functions. They can bind specifically to antigens, activate the complement systems, mediate cytotropic reactions and act as antigen receptors on lymphocyte membranes.

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Leng, M. (1987). Antibodies to Nucleic Acids. In: Guschlbauer, W., Saenger, W. (eds) DNA—Ligand Interactions. NATO ASI Series, vol 137. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-5383-6_19

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