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Antibody - Wikipedia
An antibody (Ab), or immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large protein belonging to the immunoglobulin superfamily which is used by the immune system to identify and neutralize antigens such as those that exist on bacteria and virus cells, including those that cause disease.

Antibody | Definition, Structure, Function, & Types | Britannica
Antibody, a protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. Antibodies recognize and latch onto antigens in order to remove them from the body. Learn more about the function and structure of antibodies in this article.

Antibodies: Definition, Types & Function - Cleveland Clinic
What do antibodies look like? Each antibody structure consists of two heavy chains and two light chains, which join to form a Y-shaped molecule. Each type of antibody has a different amino acid sequence at the tips of the “Y” which is why each antibody is shaped differently.

Types of Antibodies and Their Functions - Science Notes and ...
Different antibody classes allow the immune system to respond effectively in different locations and stages of infection. Each antibody type has structural features that determine where it operates and how it fights pathogens.

Antibody - National Human Genome Research Institute
An antibody is a protein component of the immune system that circulates in the blood, recognizes foreign substances like bacteria and viruses, and neutralizes them.

What is an antibody? - Medical News Today
An antibody is a protein that develops in response to a foreign invader (the antigen). An antigen can be a protein, lipid, carbohydrate, or nucleic acid.

Antibodies: Definition, Types, and Function - Health
IgG: The most abundant antibody found in the body. It can help to block infections caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or other disease-causing organisms.

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