PCD Flashcards
mature B cell capable of synthesizing antibodies
PLASMA CELL
are proteins with gamma electrophoretic mobilities that are synthesized in response to an antigen
ANTIBODIES (IMMUNOGLOBULINS or g GLOBULINS) –
Activators of classical complement pathway
IgG
Hemaglutinins
Hemolysins
IgG
Most common (80%)
IgG
Precipitating antibody
Virus-neutralizing antibody
IgG
Synthesized by plasma cells found in the respiratory and GI tracts and most excretory organs
IgA
First line of defense for mucosal surfaces
IgA
Second most abundant (10-15%)
IgA
First antibody to appear in response to an antigenic challenge
IgM
Circular pentameric arrangement
IgM
Largest antibody
IgM
5-10% of circulating antibodies
Localized in blood
IgM
“Ragweed” antibody
IgD
Trace concentrations
IgD
MW = 140,000 daltons
IgD
Functions in lymphocytic activation and suppression
IgD
Mediates allergic reactions and parasitic infections
IgE
Attaches to mast cells and basophils
IgE
“Reagenic antibody”
IgE