immunoglobins

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IgG
* major class (75-85%)
* most versatile - capable of all antibody actions
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IgM
pentamer (5 monomers)

* best at agglutination
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IgA
\-dimer

* areas exposed to environment (mucosal membranes; tonsils)
* best at neutralization (preventing entry)
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IgD
B Cell receptor
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IgE
allergy and parasitism

* degranulation of basophils and mast cells
* chemotactic for eosinophils