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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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