immunoreactive

adj, noun — 2 senses

immunoreactive

adj

Etymology From immuno- + reactive.

1

Of, pertaining to, or causing an immune reaction.

  • Most nitrergic neurons were only immunoreactive for nNOS; 10% co-localized with VIP. A small subpopulation of OSP neurons was immunoreactive for ChAT/nNOS/±VIP. All types of neurotransmitters found in the ISP or OSP were also detected in neuronal fibres within the mucosa.2015 August 1, “Architecture and Chemical Coding of the Inner and Outer Submucous Plexus in the Colon of Piglets”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
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immunoreaction

immunoreactive

noun

Etymology From immuno- + reactive.

1

Any substance that causes an immune reaction.

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