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What's the difference between a superantigen and an antigen?
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Super vs mere mortal: A superantigen does not require processing by a middle-man to induce an immune response. Staph enterotoxin is just one of the examples. The regular antigen requires processing and presentation to the lymphocyte in order to induce the immune response. This is just a simple answer to a complex question.
Answered 9/13/2016
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