Immunoglobulins/Antibodies

This immunoglobulin protects against respiratory, GI, and GU infections, and prevents absorption of antigens from food.

IgA

these antibodies get to the baby thru the breast milk

IgA

this immunoglobulin prevents absorption of antigens from food

IgA

this immunoglobulin affects B-cell differentiation

IgD

this immunoglobulin combats parasitic infections

IgE

this immunoglobulin takes part in allergic and some hypersensitivity reactions

IgE

This immunoglobulin assumes a major role in blood borne and tissue infections, and enhances phagocytosis. It is the only immunoglobulin that can pass the placenta and provide immunity to the newborn.

IgG

most abundant immunoglobulin

IgG

these antibodies get to the baby across the placenta

IgG

this immunoglobulin enhances phagocytosis

IgG

this immunoglobulin activates the complement system

IgG AND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IgM

passive immunity lasts for 6 months...so after 6 months of IgG from placenta & IgA from breast milk, passive immunity gone and ----

and the primary immunodeficiency diseases (if any) manifest

IgG assumes a major role in these types of infections

bloodborne & tissue infections

IgM found in

intravascular serum (blood)

IgA found in ____ and _____

respiratory tract GI tract GU tract Breast milk Blood Tears Saliva Prostatic & vaginal secretions

IgA protects against these types of infections

respiratory, GI, GU infections

IgE found in

serum

IgG found in

serum and tissues (interstitial fluid)

IgD found in

small amounts in serum

This immunoglobulin appears as the first in response to bacterial and viral infections. It is important in protection in the early days of fighting infection.

IgM

this immunoglobulin is the first immunoglobulin to respond to viral and bacterial infections

IgM