Antigens are special 'badges' or a 'red flags' recognised by your immune system. They allow the body's defender cells to recognize what belongs to the body and what is foreign. These red flags are different substances on the surface of invaders, such as viruses and bacteria, or on the surface of the body's infected or diseases cells. They are important for triggering the defense system.
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