Immunoglobins

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IgG

  • Structure: monomer

  • Most abundant immunoglobin

  • Found in blood, lymph, intestine

  • Enhances phagocytosis, neutralizes toxins/viruses, protects fetus and newborn

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IgM

  • Structure: pentamer

  • First one produced in an infection

  • Found in blood, lymph, B cell surface

  • Especially effective against microorganisms and agglutinating antigens

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IgA

  • Structure: dimer

  • Found in secretions, saliva, mucous, intestine

  • Localized protection on mucosal services

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IgD

  • Structure: monomer

  • Found in B cell surface, blood, lymph

  • Serum function not known

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IgE

  • Structure: monomer

  • Found in bound to mast and basophil cells throughout body, blood

  • Allergic reactions; possibly lysis of parasite worms