Preferred Label : neutralizing antibody;
Definition : A neutralizing antibody (NAb) is an antibody that defends a cell from a pathogen or
infectious particle by neutralizing any effect it has biologically. Neutralisation
renders the particle no longer infectious or pathogenic. Neutralizing antibodies are
part of the humoral response of the adaptive immune system against viruses, intracellular
bacteria and microbial toxin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutralizing_antibody;
Synonyme : neutralizing antibodies;
Origin ID : VBLBCCQF-9;
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A neutralizing antibody (NAb) is an antibody that defends a cell from a pathogen or
infectious particle by neutralizing any effect it has biologically. Neutralisation
renders the particle no longer infectious or pathogenic. Neutralizing antibodies are
part of the humoral response of the adaptive immune system against viruses, intracellular
bacteria and microbial toxin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutralizing_antibody