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| − | An '''antibody''' is a [[protein]] [[molecule]] produced by the [[immune system]] to mark foreign [[virus |
+ | An '''antibody''' is a [[protein]] [[molecule]] produced by the [[immune system]] to mark foreign [[virus]]es and [[bacteria]] within the body, usually for attack. The presence of specific antibodies can be used to test for the presence, now or in the past, of specific viruses or bacteria. |
In [[2270]], Dr. [[Leonard McCoy]] discovered a cure for the [[Dramian]] plague using antibodies against the [[Saurian virus]]. ({{TAS|Albatross}}) |
In [[2270]], Dr. [[Leonard McCoy]] discovered a cure for the [[Dramian]] plague using antibodies against the [[Saurian virus]]. ({{TAS|Albatross}}) |
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In [[2374]], [[Annorax]] launched a [[temporal incursion]] intended to restore the [[Krenim Imperium]] to power, creating an [[alternate timeline]] wherein the [[Rilnar]] were destroyed by the [[Krenim]] before the Rilnar could introduce a vital antibody into the Krenim [[DNA|genome]], resulting in a [[plague]] on the Krenim [[homeworld]]. ({{VOY|Year of Hell}}) |
In [[2374]], [[Annorax]] launched a [[temporal incursion]] intended to restore the [[Krenim Imperium]] to power, creating an [[alternate timeline]] wherein the [[Rilnar]] were destroyed by the [[Krenim]] before the Rilnar could introduce a vital antibody into the Krenim [[DNA|genome]], resulting in a [[plague]] on the Krenim [[homeworld]]. ({{VOY|Year of Hell}}) |
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*{{Wikipedia}} |
*{{Wikipedia}} |
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Revision as of 10:57, 20 March 2008
An antibody is a protein molecule produced by the immune system to mark foreign viruses and bacteria within the body, usually for attack. The presence of specific antibodies can be used to test for the presence, now or in the past, of specific viruses or bacteria.
In 2270, Dr. Leonard McCoy discovered a cure for the Dramian plague using antibodies against the Saurian virus. (TAS: "Albatross")
During the 2350s and 2360s, experimental research at the Darwin Genetic Research Station resulted in a group of human children having antibodies aggressive enough to destroy pathogens even before they could invade a human body. These antibodies were lethal to humans who lacked them, and all aboard the USS Lantree were killed in 2365 as a result of this. (TNG: "Unnatural Selection")
In 2371, The Doctor fashioned antibodies to Parinisti measles, hoping to create a vaccine. (VOY: "Heroes and Demons")
In 2373, Kes and The Doctor worked towards fashioning antibodies against Borg assimilation nanoprobes. (VOY: "Scorpion")
In 2374, Annorax launched a temporal incursion intended to restore the Krenim Imperium to power, creating an alternate timeline wherein the Rilnar were destroyed by the Krenim before the Rilnar could introduce a vital antibody into the Krenim genome, resulting in a plague on the Krenim homeworld. (VOY: "Year of Hell")