Antibody specificity is the property by which an antibody recognises and binds to one particular target, or antigen, in preference to others. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system, and each is shaped to fit a specific molecular region of an antigen called an epitope; the precise complementarity betwe…
Antibody specificity is the property by which an antibody recognises and binds to one particular target, or antigen, in preference to others. Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system, and each is shaped to fit a specific molecular region of an antigen called an epitope; the precise complementarity between the antibody's binding site and its epitope determines how selectively it binds. High specificity allows the immune system to distinguish foreign pathogens and substances from the body's own molecules and to mount targeted responses, and it is the basis for the body's ability to remember and respond to particular infections. Antibody specificity is also central to laboratory and clinical applications, underpinning diagnostic tests such as immunoassays and ELISA, in which specific antibodies are used to detect and measure particular molecules, as well as antibody-based therapies and vaccine evaluation. Within the scope of Preventive Medicine And Care, which emphasises the early detection and prevention of disease, antibody specificity is relevant to immunological testing, screening, and the monitoring of immune responses. This page gathers peer-reviewed, open-access research relevant to immunology, diagnostics, and preventive health.
7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 7 articles above have been cited 16 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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