Hapten a small molecule that stimulates the production of antibody molecules only when conjugated to a larger molecule, called a carrier molecule. but what the body deal with it when it enters freely without attaching to proteins?
K.A. S.N Shanaka
Serum protein similar to albumin can bind with haptens simultaneously. These conjugates are capable to elicit immune reactions.
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Deepak Koche
Haotens has the potential to fastened to carrier molecules (usually proteins) by covalent bonds. the haptens then reacts with to generate antibodies against which ultimately results in immune response (sometimes allergic response).
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