As a basic description, an antibody can be described as any molecule that has epitopes (antigenic sites) that fit with corresponding antibodies, initiating an immune response. Antigens come in many ...

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) therapies utilize engineered receptors that are able to redirect immune cells to identify and destroy cancer cells that express a specific antigen. At present, CAR-T ...

Immunohistochemistry uses antibodies to test tissue samples for specific types of antigens. It can often provide very specific results regarding cancer types or other diseases, helping doctors decide ...