Fab Fragment
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Fab Fragment Definition
Part of an immunoglobulin antibody that binds a specific antigen and consists of both a light chain and part of a heavy chain. By comparison, natural antibodies consist of two heavy and two light chains. An FAB (fragment antibody) offers the advantages of smaller size and lower cross-reactivity compared to the complete antibody. (NCI04)
Fab Fragment Synonyms
Fab Fragment, Antigen Binding Fragment, Fab, Immunoglobulin, F(ab) Fragment
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