ENHANCING ANTIBODIES
\ɛnhˈansɪŋ ˈantɪbˌɒdɪz], \ɛnhˈansɪŋ ˈantɪbˌɒdɪz], \ɛ_n_h_ˈa_n_s_ɪ_ŋ ˈa_n_t_ɪ_b_ˌɒ_d_ɪ_z]\
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Antibodies that inhibit the reaction between antigen and other antibodies or sensitized T-lymphocytes (e.g., antibodies of the IMMUNOGLOBULIN G class that compete with IgE antibodies for antigen, thereby blocking an allergic response). Blocking antibodies that bind tumors and prevent destruction of tumor cells by cytotoxic T-lymphocytes have also been called enhancing antibodies. (Rosen et al., Dictionary of Immunology, 1989)
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