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单词 superantigen
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Definition of superantigen in English:

superantigen

noun ˌsjuːpərˈantɪdʒ(ə)nˌsuːpərˈantɪdʒ(ə)n
Immunology
  • 1An antigen complexed with RNA during processing by a macrophage (considered as a strong stimulus of an immune response). Now disused.

  • 2Any of a class of foreign (exogenous) or self (endogenous) antigens causing excessive activation of T lymphocytes.

Origin

1960s. From super- + antigen.

Definition of superantigen in US English:

superantigen

noun
Immunology
  • 1An antigen complexed with RNA during processing by a macrophage (considered as a strong stimulus of an immune response). Now disused.

  • 2Any of a class of foreign (exogenous) or self (endogenous) antigens causing excessive activation of T lymphocytes.

Origin

1960s. From super- + antigen.

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