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Immunoglobulins
characteristics of the different Ig classes
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Immunology
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09/17/2011

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IgG
Definition
most abundant Ig
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IgG
Definition
good complement activator
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IgM
Definition
first Ig produced in a response; "first responder"
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IgM
Definition
good at agglutination
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IgM
Definition
better at agglutination than other Igs
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IgA
Definition
produced by epithelial cells of mucosal membrane
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IgA
Definition
important in respiratory tract immunity
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IgE
Definition
lowest concentration of all Igs in serum
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IgE
Definition
mediates hypersensitivity reactions
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IgE
Definition
binds on basophils & mast cells
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IgE
Definition
important in allergic reactions & parasitic infections
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IgD
Definition
major membrane-bound Ig
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IgD
Definition
expressed by mature B cells
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IgM
Definition
found early on in infections
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IgA
Definition
deficiency can cause recurrant respiratory infections
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IgA
Definition
major secretory Ig
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All Ig's
Definition
secreted by plasma cells
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All Ig's
Definition
recognize conformation dependent epitopes
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