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Antisera

Description:

Antisera refers to a collection of blood serum containing antibodies that are specifically designed to bind to a particular antigen, usually from a foreign substance such as a virus or bacteria. These antibodies are crucial in the immune response and are used in various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A type of serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen.

Example sentence: The laboratory technician injected the patient with antisera to detect the presence of any viral infections.

Related Products: Diagnostic antisera, Therapeutic antisera

Sense 2:

Noun: The plural form of antiserum.

Example sentence: The hospital stored various types of antisera in their refrigerated laboratory.

Related Products: Antiserum storage containers

Sense 3:

Noun: Local plural usage referring to multiple antiserum samples.

Example sentence: The researchers obtained antisera from different sources to compare their effectiveness against the target antigen.

Related Products: Antiserum sourcing kits