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⟩ What is an epitope?

The smallest unit of antigenesity is known as antigenic determinant or epitope.

The part of the antigen at which the antibody reacts is known as epitope or antigenic determinant.

It is a small area possessing specific chemical structure and stereo configuration on the antigen capable of sensitizing on immuno site and of reacting with its complimentary site on the specific antibody.

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