Bordet-gengou phenomenon

Bordet-gengou phenomenon

The phenomenon of complement fixation; when alexin (complement)-containing serum is added to a mixture of bacteria and specific antibody, the alexin is removed (fixed) and is not available to lyse subsequently added erythrocytes sensitised with specific antibody.

See: Gengou phenomenon.

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