antigenic

IPA: ˈæntʌdʒˈɛnɪk

(immunology) Of or relating to an antigen.
(biology, obsolete) Sexually dimorphic, especially with reference to lepidopterans.

Examples of "antigenic" in Sentences

The antigenic protein on the virus's surface triggers the immune system response
Scientists study the antigenic variability of influenza viruses to develop effective vaccines
Certain strains of bacteria have highly antigenic outer membranes that make them difficult to treat with antibiotics
The antigenic properties of cancer cells can be targeted by immunotherapy treatments
A virus that mutates frequently can escape recognition by the immune system due to its changing antigenic profile