antibodies2
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Immunology
Antibodies
Special Protein built by immune system
Sticks to anything not you!
Shape like "Y"
Two Heavy Chains Two Light Chains
Variable Region (V)
CL
VH
VL
CL
VL
CH
VH
Constant Region (C)
IgG
Only antibody type to protect fetus
Major antibody in blood & spinal fluid
IgM
First produced
Good at clumping
IgA
External Secretions
IgD
Always attached to B Cell
Development
IgE
Fight parasites
Overactive in allergies