side-chain theory

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:receptor_theory
gptkbp:describes mechanism of antibody formation
gptkbp:field immunology
gptkbp:historicalSignificance precursor to clonal selection theory
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label side-chain theory
gptkbp:influenced development of immunology
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Paul_Ehrlich
gptkbp:state cells have side-chains (receptors) that bind antigens
binding of antigen stimulates cell to produce more side-chains
gptkbp:yearProposed 1897
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Paul_Ehrlich
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5