How does a linear epitope differ from a conformational epitope?

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Linear epitopes are epitopes in proteins that comprise a contiguous amino acid sequence. They are also called continuous epitopes. In contrast, a conformational epitope is formed by amino acids that are brought together as a result of protein folding and are not adjacent in the protein sequence. Conformational epitopes are also known as discontinuous epitopes.

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