affinity reagent

Definition / meaning of affinity reagent

In chemistry and biology, a compound that binds specific substances, such as proteins or nucleic acids. Many affinity reagents are antibodies. They are used to analyze tissue samples to help diagnose diseases.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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