What is the Role of Antigen Receptors in Toxicology?
In the context of toxicology, antigen receptors play a critical role in mediating the immune response to toxins. Certain chemicals, referred to as haptens, can bind to proteins in the body, forming complexes that are recognized as foreign by antigen receptors. This recognition can trigger an immune response, which may lead to hypersensitivity reactions or other forms of immunotoxicity.
