immunoglobulins Flashcards
what she is IgG?
monomer
what is the role of IgG?
to enhance phagocytosis of bacteria and viruses and fix complement pathway and pass to the fetal circulation
what is the most abundant immunoglobulin?
IgG
what shape is IgA?
monomer/dimer
what is the role of IgA?
it’s found in breast milk, secretions of digestive respiratory and urogenital tracts and system. It provides localised protection on mucous membranes
what shape is IgM?
Pentamer
What is IgM function?
it’s the first immunoglobulin to be secreted in response to infection and it fixes complement but does not pass on to fetal circulation
what shape is IgD
monomer
what is IgDs function
mostly unknown
what is the least abundant immunoglobin?
IgE
What is IgEs role
it is involved in asthma,a and allergy
what shape is IgE
monomer
