Immune Sera
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Serum that contains antibodies. It is obtained from an animal that has been immunized either by antigen injection or infection with microorganisms containing the antigen. |
Immune Sera Categories.
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Antilymphocyte Serum - Serum containing gamma-globulins which are antibodies for lymphocyte antigens. It is used both as a test for histocompatibility and therapeutically in transplantation. |
Immune Sera Definitions and Terms
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