Antibodies

Mind Map: Antibodies

Central Idea: Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign substances

Main Branches

Types of Antibodies
Antibody Structure
Antibody Function
Antibody Production

1. Types of Antibodies

2. Antibody Structure

Y-shaped molecules
Two heavy chains and two light chains
Variable and constant regions

3. Antibody Function

Neutralization
Opsonization
Complement activation
Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC)

4. Antibody Production

B cells
Plasma cells
Memory cells
Antibody titer

Sub-branches of Antibody Production

Antigen presentation
T cell activation
Class switching
Affinity maturation

Conclusion

Antibodies play a crucial role in the immune system by identifying and neutralizing foreign substances. Understanding their types, structure, function, and production is important for developing treatments and vaccines for various disease

IgG is an immunoglobulin, also known as an antibody, that is produced by the immune system in response to an infection or vaccination. It is the most abundant antibody in the human body and plays a crucial role in providing long-term immunity against pathogens.