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Complement proteins are part of the innate immune system and work primarily to enhance the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens. They are a series of proteins that, when activated, trigger a cascade of reactions leading to cell lysis, opsonization, and inflammation. In contrast, antibodies are specific proteins produced by B cells of the adaptive immune system that bind to specific antigens on pathogens, facilitating their neutralization or destruction. While both play crucial roles in the immune response, they function through different mechanisms and pathways.
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What is the difference between protein G and protein A in terms of their binding capabilities to antibodies?
Protein G and protein A are both proteins that can bind to antibodies, but they have different specificities. Protein G can bind to a wider range of antibodies from different species, while protein A has a higher affinity for antibodies from certain species like mice and rabbits.
Which nutrient makes up antibodies?
Antibodies aren't made up of nutrients exactly, but are made of protein (different in structure from the protein you eat).
How are antibodies and complement related?
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In addition to IgC the antibodies that can fix complement are?
IgG and IgM can fix complement by activating the C3 protein at the end of the complement cascade allowing ADCC (antibody dependent cell- mediated cytoxicity) to occur. I have never heard of an IgC antibody. In humans there are only 5 classes of antibodies: IgM, IgG, IgA. IgD & IgE.
What is a complement fixation?
Laboratory tests. a complement fixation (CF) test is based on.if antibodies are formed in the body in response to the illness, then the antigen and the antibody will form complexes.The serum complement fixation.confirms the presence of antibodies.
Enzymes that assist antibodies to battle pathogens?
Complement
What is a complement fixation test?
Laboratory tests. a complement fixation (CF) test is based on.if antibodies are formed in the body in response to the illness, then the antigen and the antibody will form complexes.The serum complement fixation.confirms the presence of antibodies.
Antibodies can stick to?
Antibodies stick to any viruses or infections. They don't attack, but they are like homing devices. They track the diseases so white blood cells (the attackers) know where the diseases are.
Which term describes a group of proteins that combine with antibodies to dissolve pathogens?
The term that describes a group of proteins that combine with antibodies to dissolve pathogens is "complement." The complement system is part of the immune response and consists of a series of proteins that enhance the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear pathogens from an organism. By binding to antibodies, complement proteins can trigger a cascade of reactions that lead to the destruction of pathogens.
How do protein A and protein G differ in their ability to bind to specific antibodies?
Protein A and protein G differ in their ability to bind to specific antibodies based on their binding preferences. Protein A primarily binds to antibodies from the IgG class, while protein G has a broader binding range and can bind to antibodies from multiple classes, including IgG, IgM, and IgA.
What plasma proteins are complement proteins?
Complement proteins are a series of immune proteins that carry out complement cascade reactions. These proteins are helping the immune system to lean up from the cells. complement proteins are not antibodies.
What are lymphocytes that produce antibodies to destroy microorganisms called?
complement fixation
