Chapter05 Immunoglobulin.ppt

Chapter 5Immunoglobulin Contents Introduction SectionⅠ Molecular Structure of Ig SectionⅡ Characteristics and Functions of the 5 Classes of Ig SectionⅢ Fc Receptors for Ab Molecules SectionⅣ Biological Activity of Ab SectionⅤ Immunogenicity of Ig SectionⅥ Artificial Ab Concepts Antibody (Ab): Glycoprotein molecules that are produced by plasma cells and can combine with the corresponding Ag specifically are called Ab. Ab is produced by B cells in the response to a stimulation of Ag. Ab possesses a high degree of specificity and affinity Immunoglobulin(Ig): It refers to all gl