Immunoglobulins

Immunoglobulins

IgG:

  • Mother to fetus
  • ‘G’ mother – big ‘G’
  • ‘g’ fetus – little ‘g’

IgM:

  • Antibody type made by a newborn.
  • IgM Made by baby.

IgA:

  • Prevents attachment of virus and bacteria to epithelial cells.
  • ‘Aaaa stop! You may not enter!’

IgE:

  • Involved in inflammation, allergic responses, and combating parasitic infections.

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