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Q: What is the only immunoglobulin to exist as a pentamer?
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Is IGG a pentamer?

No. It is a monomer.


What Ig is a pentamer?

IgM


Why immunoglobulin G alone can cross placenta?

IgG is an immunoglobluin monomer, meaning that it is one immunoglobulin that is small enough to cross the placenta. An example would be the Rh antibody that causes isoimmunization between Rh negative mothers and Rh positive fetuses. In constrast, ABO blood group immunoglobulins are IgM which is a pentamer, meaning it is composed of 5 immunoglobulins and is too large to cross the placenta.


Which antibody classes is usually arranged as a pentamer?

IgM


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What Immunoglobulin is released in an allergic reaction?

Immunoglobulin E (IgE)


What are the classes of antibodies?

There are five immunoglobulin classes (isotypes) of antibody molecules found in serum: IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, and IgD. IgA (immunoglobulin A) IgD (immunoglobulin D) IgE (immunoglobulin E) IgG (immunoglobulin G) IgM (immunoglobulin M)


What does an elevated immunoglobulin after thyroidectomy indicate?

what does an elevated immunoglobulin after thyroidectomy indiate


What is immunoelectrophoresis?

also called gamma globulin electrophoresis, or immunoglobulin electrophoresis, is a method of determining the blood levels of three major immunoglobulins: immunoglobulin M (IgM), immunoglobulin G (IgG), and immunoglobulin A (IgA).


What is the main immunoglobulin of the respiratory tract?

IgA is the main immunoglobulin of the respiratory tract.


What are other names for antibodies?

1. Surface Immunoglobulin (slg) 2. Membrane Immunoglobulin (mlg)


What are two other names for antibodies?

1. Surface Immunoglobulin (slg) 2. Membrane Immunoglobulin (mlg)