Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
IgM
A
neutralization, complement activation, crosses epithelium, some extravascular diffusion
2
Q
IgD
A
negative for pretty much all activity
3
Q
IgG
A
neutralization, opsonization, NK cell activation, complement activity, crosses placenta, extracellular diffusion
most abundant in serum and has longest half life
4
Q
IgA
A
neutralization, opsonization, some complement activity, crosses epithelium, extravascular diffusion
at greatest levels on mucosal surfaces
5
Q
IgE
A
some opsonization
mast cell activation