avidity

(noun)

The measure of the synergism of the strength of individual interactions between proteins.

Related Terms

Examples of avidity in the following topics:

  • Agglutination Reactions

    • The quality of the result is determined by the time of incubation with the antibody source, amount and avidity of the antigen conjugated to the carrier, and conditions of the test environment (e.g., pH and protein concentration).

  • Types of Microorganisms

    • They are prokaryotic cells with avidity to extreme environmental conditions.