Anaphylactin

/ænəfɪˈlæktɪn/ noun

Definition

A substance or protein that triggers or contributes to an anaphylactic reaction; an anaphylactogenic substance.

Etymology

From anaphylaxis + -in (chemical/protein suffix), naming a substance that causes or triggers anaphylactic responses.

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Scientists isolate anaphylactins to understand exactly what triggers severe allergic reactions—finding these molecules is like discovering the specific alarm switches in your immune system.

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