keyhole limpet hemocyanin en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A carrier for making antigens. Because of its large size and distant relation to humans and many test animals, KLH causes a large antigenic response. When paired with a hapten, the hapten also becomes immunogenic.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| keyhole limpet hemocyanins | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| KLH | alternative | lexicographic |