What does epitope mean?
A region on an antigen that is recognized by the immune system, specifically by antibodies, B cells, or T cells. An epitope is the part of an antigen that is recognized by the immune system.
Example
"The epitope on the surface of the virus was recognized by the immune system, triggering an immune response."
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