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monovalent
This term is used primarily in chemistry and immunology to describe a specific capacity for single-point interaction. In a chemical sense, it describes an atom's ability to form exactly one covalent bond, creating a precise structural limitation that dictates how molecules are assembled.
In medical and biological contexts, the term shifts toward immunology to describe vaccines or antigens that target one specific strain or epitope. This distinguishes it from multivalent options, which provide broader protection by targeting multiple variations of a pathogen.
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Hydrogen is a monovalent element because it has only one valence electron.
Is this vaccine monovalent or does it target multiple strains of the virus?
Sodium ions are monovalent cations that play a key role in nerve impulse transmission.
I wonder if a monovalent vaccine will be enough to provide full protection this season.
The chlorine atom is monovalent and typically forms a single covalent bond.
We need to determine if the antigen is monovalent before proceeding with the assay.
Wait, so you are saying that only monovalent ions are soluble in this specific solvent?
The researcher focused on the interaction between the antibody and the monovalent epitope.