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Antibody

Antibody

An antigen-binding immunoglobulin made by B-lineage cells that can neutralize targets or recruit other immune mechanisms.

Overview

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An is a Y-shaped protein complex made by some immune cells. Its binding tips can recognize a matching molecular target.

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TopicMicrobiology & Immunity

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Cell typeB CellproducesConceptAntigenbindsCell typePlasma Cellproduces
All 3 Structured Connections
B Cell · Cell typePRODUCES →Antibody · Molecular complex
Antibody · Molecular complexBINDS →Antigen · Concept
Plasma Cell · Cell typePRODUCES →Antibody · Molecular complex

Recommended Reading

Trusted references for learning more about Antibody.

textbookAntibodiesOpenStax Biology 2e textbookAdaptive Immune ResponseOpenStax Biology 2e
Research Claims

Immunoglobulin structure, isotype, affinity, avidity, glycosylation, and effector function influence activity. Binding does not alone establish neutralization or clinical protection.