Antibody Specificity (also known as Antibody Specificities, Specificities, Antibody): The property of antibodies which enables them to react with some ANTIGENIC DETERMINANTS and not with others. Specificity is dependent on chemical composition, physical forces, and molecular structure at the binding site.

NIH MeSH · D000918Phenomena and Processes

Antibody Specificity

Also known asAntibody Specificities · Specificities, Antibody · Specificity, Antibody

Definition

The property of antibodies which enables them to react with some ANTIGENIC DETERMINANTS and not with others. Specificity is dependent on chemical composition, physical forces, and molecular structure at the binding site.

MeSH classification

  • G12.100

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Common questions about Antibody Specificity

What does Antibody Specificity mean in medicine?
The property of antibodies which enables them to react with some ANTIGENIC DETERMINANTS and not with others. Specificity is dependent on chemical composition, physical forces, and molecular structure at the binding site. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Antibody Specificity known by any other names?
Yes. Antibody Specificity is also referred to as Antibody Specificities, Specificities, Antibody, Specificity, Antibody in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Antibody Specificity sit in the medical classification?
Antibody Specificity falls under the broader medical category "Phenomena and Processes" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: G12.100). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000918) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗