noun
- a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies and triggers an immune response in an organism
Usage: technical/medical term; often used in immunology and vaccine development
Examples
- The vaccine contains an immunogen designed to protect against the virus.
- Researchers identified a new immunogen that could improve cancer treatment.
- The immunogen was tested in laboratory mice before human trials began.
- Different immunogens produce varying levels of antibody response.
- Scientists are developing immunogens that target multiple strains of the disease.
- The immunogen triggered a strong immune response in the study participants.