antigen-binding site

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Diagram showing how the flexible hinge regions of antibody molecules allow them to adjust for better binding to antigens and enable cross-linking, forming large antigen-antibody complexes. Antibodies are depicted binding to antigenic determinants on spherical antigens, illustrating both single and cross-linked interactions.

antigen-binding site: Media

biochemistry

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Diagram showing how the flexible hinge regions of antibody molecules allow them to adjust for better binding to antigens and enable cross-linking, forming large antigen-antibody complexes. Antibodies are depicted binding to antigenic determinants on spherical antigens, illustrating both single and cross-linked interactions.

Diagram of the hinge region of an antibody molecule

(A) The hinge region of an antibody molecule opens and closes to allow better binding...

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