Antibody
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'''Antibody''' are immune system-related proteins called '''immunoglobulins'''. Soluble, or secreted, antibody is structurally slightly different than the antibody on the surface of B cells but the antigen recognition sites are similar. The ability of antibodies to recognize specific antigen is an important characteristic . | '''Antibody''' are immune system-related proteins called '''immunoglobulins'''. Soluble, or secreted, antibody is structurally slightly different than the antibody on the surface of B cells but the antigen recognition sites are similar. The ability of antibodies to recognize specific antigen is an important characteristic . | ||
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Antigen recognition and binding allows antibodies to perform three important functions. | Antigen recognition and binding allows antibodies to perform three important functions. | ||
Revision as of 08:21, 18 August 2008
Antibody are immune system-related proteins called immunoglobulins. Soluble, or secreted, antibody is structurally slightly different than the antibody on the surface of B cells but the antigen recognition sites are similar. The ability of antibodies to recognize specific antigen is an important characteristic .
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Antigen recognition and binding allows antibodies to perform three important functions.
- opsonization
- activating complement
- neutralizing toxins and toxic organisms
