noun
- antigens that are present in some but not all members of a species and can trigger an immune response when transferred between genetically different individuals
Usage: medical; immunology
Examples
- Blood type alloantigens determine compatibility for transfusions.
- The patient’s immune system rejected the transplant due to mismatched alloantigens.
- HLA alloantigens play a crucial role in organ transplant success.
- Researchers studied the distribution of alloantigens across different populations.
- Cross-matching tests identify incompatible alloantigens before surgery.
- The laboratory analyzed tissue samples for specific alloantigens.