Immunology Flashcards
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Serology (Antibody) Testing involves?
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Detects the antibodies produced by the body that was or is fighting the virus.
2
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IgM antibodies feature and function?
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Short lived.
Signals that a new infection is present.
3
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IgG antibodies feature and fucntion?
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Produced 7-14 days after infection is present.
Detectable for weeks/years, depends on antigen & individual.
For lasting immunity.
4
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SDS-Page Test?
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A gel electrophoresis techinque which separates proteins by their molecular weight.
(treated with beta-metacaptoethanol to reduce disulfide bonds)
5
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ELISA Test?
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Used to determine the presence of antibodies in an individual, relies on close interactions between the antibodies.
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