Antibodies Flashcards by Lydia Sharp

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IgA function

A

Mucosal immunity

Dimer

Valence of 4

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IgD function

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Function unknown but is a

Naive B cell antigen receptor

Monomer

Valence of 2

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IgE function

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Defense against helminthic parasites

Immediate hypersensitivity

Monomer

Valence of 2

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IgG function

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Opsonization

Complement activation

Antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity

Neonatal immunity

Feedback inhibition of B cells

Monomer

Valence of 2

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IgM function

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Naive B cell antigen receptor

Strong complement activation

Pentamer

Valence of 10

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