Glossary

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Adjuvant
An adjuvant (immunizer) is a material that increases the formation and persistence of immunity when the patient is injected with an immunogen.
AIP®
The Antigen Identitication Program.
Amino Acid
A protein building block. There are 20 common amino acids.
Antibody
A protein produced in response to the presence of a specific antigen; binds epitopes.
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B-cell
One of the two major types of lymphocytes (white blood cells), released from the bone marrow; produce antibodies.
Biotechnology
The use of living organisms or their subcellular components to develop useful products, processes or services.
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Cell
The smallest structural unit of a living organism.
Clinical studies
Human studies that are designed to measure the efficacy of a new drug or vaccine.
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Epitope
The part of an antigen that is capable of being directly bound by an antibody.
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Immunogen
A substance that causes immunity; often contains antigens.
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Pathogen
A disease-causing microorganism.
Peptide
A short chain of amino acids.
Protein
A long chain of amino acids.
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T-cell
White blood cells; help B-cells make antibodies and eliminate infected cells.
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