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ACAAI Review for the Allergy & Immunology Boards Flash Cards ALL CHAPTERS with Verified Solutions
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What is the hapten-carrier effect? Small-molecule antigen requires covalent linkage to a larger carrier to stimulate adaptive immune response. The process is achieved in collaboration between hapten-specific B cells and carrier-specific T cells. This is the basis of developing conjugated vaccines.
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