"immunochemistry"の定義と意味

What is "immunochemistry"?

Immunochemistry is the branch of science that focuses on the study of the immune system and its interactions with chemicals, particularly antigens, which are foreign or disease-causing substances, and antibodies, which are proteins produced by the immune system to fight off antigens. Immunochemists, experts in this field, investigate how the immune system responds to these invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, to protect the body from infection and disease. They study the characteristics of antigens and antibodies, as well as the way the immune system fights these substances, such as inflammation and immune cell activation. Immunochemistry plays a crucial role in various fields, including immunology, microbiology, and medical diagnostics, by providing information about immune function and developing tools for detecting and treating diseases.