Thursday, April 11, 2013

How many types of immunoglobulin are in a human's Immune System?

First of let's star by defining Immonuglobulins, these are any of a class of proteins present in the serum and cells of the immune system, that function as antibodies. There are 5 types of immunoglobulins and these are: 
               • Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is the third most common antibody class and the predominant  
                 antibody produced first during a primary humoral immune response.
              •  Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the predominant antibody class found in the bloodstream and  
                 the primary defender against invading bacteria.
              •  Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the antibody class most commonly associated with various 
                 body secretions, including tears and milk. IgA pairs with a secretory component to form 
                 secretory IgA.
              •  Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is the signal antibody molecule that triggers the release of cell-
                 damaging molecules onto parasites, particularly parasitic worms.
              •  Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is a membrane-bound antibody molecule found in some animals as 
                 a B cell receptor.

The immunoglobulins that is activated depends on the type of pathogen that enters the body.

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