Types Of Molecules

Antibody

Aka immunoglobulins

Antibody

Proteins that uniquely correlates to specific infectious agents.

Antibody

Help fight infections by attaching to pathogens and/or either blocking their ability to infect host cells or flagging them for destruction by immune cells and other molecules.

Immunoglobulin E (IgE)

The type of antibody that’s active in allergies.

Antibody

Exist in the blood and on the surface of B-Cell receptors.

Cytokines

Different small proteins that immune cells use to communicate.

Cytokines

Can activate or inhibit immune cells, control their development or direct the traffic of immune cells within the body.

Cytokines

Produced by immune cells and travel through blood, lymph and other tissues to reach their target immune cells.

Proteins

Chains of amino acids that fold into complex 3D shapes and perform a vast array of functions and acting as enzymes to drive reactions.

Lipids

Molecules with a water-loving head and a water-repelling tail that form cell membranes.

Carbohydrates

Composed of carbon and hydrogen and used to supply energy for an organism.

Nucleic Acids

Includes DNA and RNA, which are the subunits of nucleic acids and carry genetic information.

H2O

The most abundant molecule in a cell, making up to 70% of its mass. Its polar nature is critical for dissolving ions and other polar molecules.

Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)

A single-stranded molecule in cells that plays a key role in gene expression by carrying genetic info. from DNA to build proteins.