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Antigen Binding Fragment Definition:
A monovalent antigenbinding fragment of an immunoglobulin molecule that consists of one light chain and part of one heavy chain, linked by interchain disulflde bonds.
Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton
Antigen Binding Fragment Notes:
Antigen binding fragment is a fragment on the antibody that binds to the antigens. This consists of one constant and one variable region and this is composed of one heavy chain and one light chain. Interchain disulfide bonds link one heavy chain and one light chain regions.
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