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It is a unique property and extraordinary ability of the immune system to distinguish between the self (product of the individuals own) and non-self (different origin or foreign molecules) macromolecules with the help of lymphocytes and antibody molecules. When a foreign molecule enters into the body system, it is designated as antigen and stimulates the immune system towards that molecule or a part of it called epitope and ultimately elicit the production of specific antibody.
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Saha, G.K. (2016). Allergy—Definition. In: Dust Allergy: Cause & Concern. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1825-1_1
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