Fiftieth anniversary of the description of the chemical structure of antibodies

摘要: Abstract The identification of the antitoxic property serum in 1890 by Emil von Behring and introduction term “Antikorper” Paul Ehrlich 1891 referring to one most relevant mechanisms defense adaptive immune system, ie, humoral response mediators, mark beginning modern immunology. “Y” structure was described 50 years ago Gerald M. Edelman Rodney R. Porter. Thus, on fiftieth anniversary description chemical antibodies, we consider it appropriate celebrate this fact sketching a brief outline review these epoch-making achievements.