Immunoglobulins and Protein Analysis

These flashcards cover key concepts related to immunoglobulins and protein analysis techniques discussed in the lecture notes.

What are the five main classes of immunoglobulins?

IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, IgM.

What type of chains are immunoglobulins made of?

Two heavy polypeptide chains and two light chains.

What is the role of the Fc portion of an antibody?

The Fc portion is recognized by macrophages and facilitates the engulfing of antigens.

What is the primary responder in the immune system?

IgM.

What does IgE interact with to trigger an allergic response?

Mast cells.

What are the two types of antibodies developed for the Western Blot technique?

Polyclonal and Monoclonal antibodies.

Which motor protein is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?

Myosin.

What technique separates proteins based on their size?

Size exclusion chromatography (SEC).

How does affinity chromatography work?

It utilizes the specific binding affinity of proteins to a substrate.

What is the common source of energy for motor proteins?

ATP (adenosine triphosphate).