An antibody that keeps a virus from infecting a cell, usually by blocking receptors on the cell or the virus.
an antibody that neutralizes (renders harmless) infectious microorganisms. Neutralizing antibodies to HIV block the ability of the virus to infect cells. Contrast with enhancing antibody.
Antibody that neutralizes or blocks the interaction of a microorganism or a toxin with a host target cell.
ANTIBODIES that can directly block the infective capacity of a microorganism, particularly a VIRUS' ability to penetrate cells.