Antigen Synthetic

A synthetic antigen is a synthetic analogue of a natural antigen that has immunogenic properties. It is used as a vaccine or diagnostic to detect infections and diseases.

The synthetic antigen was developed in the 1950s in the USA to combat tuberculosis. Currently, it is widely used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases such as hepatitis, influenza, measles and others.

A synthetic antigen is a molecule that mimics a natural antigen and triggers an immune response in the body. This immune response can be used to diagnose diseases or create a vaccine.

One of the advantages of using a synthetic antigen is its high efficiency and safety. It does not contain live viruses or bacteria, which makes it less dangerous to humans. In addition, synthetic antigens can be created for any infection or disease, allowing the creation of universal vaccines.

However, the use of a synthetic antigen also has its disadvantages. For example, it may cause allergic reactions in some people. In addition, antigen synthesis can be an expensive and time-consuming process.

In general, synthetic antigen is an important tool in the fight against infectious diseases and is one of the most promising areas in the field of medicine.

Antigen lysate is a substance that contains various antigens and is used in the process of testing for the presence of antibodies to an infectious disease.

Most often, ready-made lysate solutions available in pharmacies are used. The types of such lysates are different - from simple (Salmonella enterica) to complex (S. Enterica + H. pylori). It is also possible in laboratories to prepare dry components for the preparation of lysate. For example, Staphylococcus aureus NCCLS dry extract is suitable for S. aureus. For other types of pathogens (pneumonia or tick-borne borreliosis), Pnuemocystis lysate is suitable.