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Adaptive Immune Response
The adaptive immune response is a powerful defense mechanism that comes into play when the innate immune response falls short in eliminating pathogens. This intricate system involves specific antibodies produced by B cells, which bind to antigens, such as viruses and bacteria, marking them for destruction. Antibodies can neutralize pathogens, impeding their ability to infect…
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Proteins
Proteins are crucial biomolecules that perform a vast range of functions in living organisms, from providing mechanical support to catalyzing chemical reactions and protecting against pathogens. Composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, proteins come in various types, each with specific roles and characteristics. Structural proteins, such as collagen and elastin, provide support and…
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Functions of Antibodies
This text provides an overview of the critical functions of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, in the immune response. Antibodies are a class of proteins that play a vital role in protecting the body from infection and disease. They are produced by B-lymphocytes and can bind specifically to a wide variety of antigens. Antibodies are…
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Types of Antibodies
This text provides an overview of the five main classes of antibodies and their distinct properties and functions. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are proteins produced by B-lymphocytes that play a critical role in the immune response by specifically binding to antigens. The five classes of antibodies are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. IgG…
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Structure of Antibodies
The text provides an overview of the structure of antibodies. It explains that antibodies are a class of proteins produced by B-lymphocytes that specifically bind to antigens. The basic structure of antibodies consists of four polypeptide chains – two heavy chains and two light chains. The variable domains of the heavy and light chains form…
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Antibodies
This text provides an overview of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), which are proteins produced by the immune system in response to foreign antigens. Antibodies are highly specific to a particular antigen and play a crucial role in fighting infections and diseases. The text covers the structure and different classes of antibodies, their mechanisms…
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Antigen
This text provides an overview of antigens, which are molecules capable of inducing a specific immune response. It explains the two main types of antigens, their structure and characteristics, antigen processing and presentation, and how they are recognized by the immune system.
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