Antigenic Cartography

Antigenic cartography is a type of mapping technique used to visualize the spatial organization of antigenic epitopes in biological systems, especially those related to viral infections. By creating a map of the relative positions of antigenic epitopes, scientists can uncover intricate details of the antigenic characteristics of an organism without requiring extensive laboratory experimentation. In addition, by revealing the organization of antigenic epitopes and their relative sizes, antigenic cartography can be used to compare antigenic profiles of sequences from different organisms, which could then be used to develop more effective vaccines. Antigenic cartography is an important tool for biomedical research, enabling scientists to gain greater insight into the genetic, immunological, and evolutionary relationships between various organisms.


From: International Journal of Anesthesia

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Editor: Vipin Arora,  Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Harvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital                                     
Publication Type: Open Access Journal
Description: International Journal of Anesthesia covers a wide selection of areas relevant to scientific and clinical content of anesthesiology field. IJAN aims to add real international flavor to anesthetic studies pertaining to all possible forms and to advance the understanding and application of novel techniques.