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multiple idiotopes and the set of these individual idiotopes is termed the idiotype of the antibody. Idiotopes contrast with allotopes[check spelling], which

distinction between idiotype and paratope plays no role. Allotype (immunology) Isotype (immunology) Immune network theory Immunoglobulin+idiotypes at the U.S.

the active sites of antibodies are attracted to both specific antigens (idiotypes) and to other antibodies that bind to the same site. The antibodies are

receptors. Idiotopes are aggregated into idiotypes specific to their target antigen. An example of an anti-idiotype antibody is Racotumomab. To produce an

each of which matches a different lock (antibody). Different antibody idiotypes, each have distinctly formed complementarity-determining regions. Allergen

the variable portion of an antibody) and 'anti-idiotypes' (antigen receptors that react with the idiotype as if it were a foreign antigen). This theory

immune complexes, complement components and endothelium. Idiotype cross-reaction – Idiotypes are antigenic epitopes found in the antigen-binding portion

are also called idiotypes. According to immune network theory, the adaptive immune system is regulated by interactions between idiotypes. The Fc region

Retrieved 27 November 2020. Yewdell J (4 October 2003). "He put the Id in Idiotype". EMBO Reports (Book review). 4 (10): 931. doi:10.1038/sj.embor.embor951

"Autoimmunization Against Hormones: A New Strategy in Animal Production". Anti-Idiotypes, Receptors, and Molecular Mimicry. pp. 245–254. doi:10.1007/978-1-4612-3734-1_15