immunoglobulins Flashcards
1
Q
IgG
A
protect against infection
antiviral, antibacterial, antitoxin
75% `
2
Q
IgA
A
secretory - tears, saliva, colostrum
acts locally preventing pathogenic attachment to epithelium
3
Q
IgM
A
largest
digestion and elimination of pathogens
4
Q
IgD
A
not much known yet
5
Q
IgE
A
lowest concentration
mast cells, basophils
used against allergic reaction
trigger histamine release
