In immunology, the "immunoglobulin isotype" refers to the genetic variations or differences in the constant region of the heavy chain of the Ig (immunoglobulins)classes and sub-classes. In humans, there are nine isotypes:
Immunoglobulin class switching can be used to change the class of the heavy chain, but not of the light chain.
See also
External links
- MeSH Immunoglobulin+Isotypes
- Isotype at eMedicine Dictionary
- Overview at University of South Carolina School of Medicine
- Overview at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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