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* Immunoglobulins constitute about 20% of the protein in plasma<ref>Vaillant AA, Ramphul K. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513460/ Immunoglobulin]. InStatPearls [Internet] 2019 Nov 10. StatPearls Publishing.Available from:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513460/ (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>
* Immunoglobulins constitute about 20% of the protein in plasma<ref>Vaillant AA, Ramphul K. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513460/ Immunoglobulin]. InStatPearls [Internet] 2019 Nov 10. StatPearls Publishing.Available from:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513460/ (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>
* They act as a critical part of the immune response by specifically recognizing and binding to particular antigens, such as bacteria or viruses, and aiding in their destruction.  
* They act as a critical part of the immune response by specifically recognizing and binding to particular antigens, such as bacteria or viruses, and aiding in their destruction.  
* The antibody immune response is highly complex and exceedingly specific. The various immunoglobulin classes and subclasses (isotypes) differ in their biological features, structure, target specificity and distribution.
* The antibody immune response is highly complex and exceedingly specific.
* The assessment of the immunoglobulin isotype can be matched to a specific pathogen thus can be used to diagnose some diseases based on their unique structure. Antibody tests are used to detect disease-specific antibodies in a blood sample.<ref>Thermofischer scientific [https://www.thermofisher.com/au/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html Immunoglobulins] Available from:https://www.thermofisher.com/au/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>.
* Antibody tests are used to detect disease-specific antibodies in a [[Blood Tests|blood sample]].<ref>Thermofischer scientific [https://www.thermofisher.com/au/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html Immunoglobulins] Available from:https://www.thermofisher.com/au/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>.  
* All antibodies are immunoglobulins but all immunoglobulins are not antibodies
* WHO officially coined termed the term Immunoglobulins for antibodies in 1964. <ref>Easybiology [https://www.easybiologyclass.com/difference-between-antibody-and-immunoglobulin/ antibodies] Available from: https://www.easybiologyclass.com/difference-between-antibody-and-immunoglobulin/ (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>
* WHO officially coined termed the term Immunoglobulins for antibodies in 1964. <ref>Easybiology [https://www.easybiologyclass.com/difference-between-antibody-and-immunoglobulin/ antibodies] Available from: https://www.easybiologyclass.com/difference-between-antibody-and-immunoglobulin/ (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>


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There are five main types of immunoglobulins, each immunoglobulin can have a different binding site that matches a specific antigen. The body can produce an infinite number of binding sites to bind to antigens.
There are five main types of immunoglobulins, each immunoglobulin can have a different binding site that matches a specific antigen. The body can produce an infinite number of binding sites to bind to antigens.


Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
'''Immunoglobulin G''' (IgG)
* Accounts for around 75% of all antibodies in the human body. Depending on the antigen, IgG can either tag a pathogen so other immune cells and proteins will recognize it, or it can promote the release of toxins to directly destroy the microorganism.
* Accounts for around 75% of all antibodies in the human body.  
* IgG can sometimes trigger an undesirable response in people with autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system inadvertently attacks its own cells and tissues.
* Depending on the antigen, IgG can either tag a pathogen so other immune cells and proteins will recognize it, or it can promote the release of toxins to directly destroy the microorganism.
Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
* IgG can sometimes trigger an undesirable response in people with [[Autoimmune Disorders|autoimmune disorders]].  
* Primarily found in mucosal tissues, such as those in the mouth, vagina, and intestines, as well as in saliva, tears, and breast milk.  
'''Immunoglobulin A''' (IgA)
* Accounts for 15% of all antibodies in the human body and is produced by B cells and secreted from the lamina propria, a thin layer within mucosal tissues.
* Accounts for 15% of all antibodies in the human body
* One of the body's first-line defenses against infection. It binds to pathogens to tag them for destruction and prevents them from sticking to the epithelium, which lines the body's tissues.
* Primarily found in mucosal tissues (eg mouth, [[Female Genital Tract|vagina]], and intestines) as well as in saliva, tears, and breast milk.  
* Associated with hypersensitive reactions in people with celiac disease and several other autoimmune disorders.
* Produced by B cells and secreted from the lamina propria (a thin layer within mucosal tissues).
Immunoglobulin A (IgM)
* One of the body's first-line defenses against infection - it binds to pathogens tagging them for destruction and preventing them from sticking to the epithelium (which lines the body's tissues).
* Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is also one of the first antibodies recruited by the immune system to fight infection.  
* Associated with hypersensitive reactions in people with [[Celiac Disease (Coeliac Disease)|celiac disease]] and several other autoimmune disorders.
'''Immunoglobulin A''' (IgM)
* Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is also one of the first antibodies recruited by the immune system to fight [[Infectious Disease|infection]].  
* IgM populations rise very quickly when the body is first confronted with an infectious organism, and then they plummet as IgG antibodies take over.  
* IgM populations rise very quickly when the body is first confronted with an infectious organism, and then they plummet as IgG antibodies take over.  
* IgM is also produced by B cells and, when bound to a pathogen, will spur other antibodies and immune cells into action.
* IgM is also produced by B cells and, when bound to a pathogen, will spur other antibodies and immune cells into action.
* A subset of IgM helps B cells "remember" a pathogen after it has been destroyed. If you were to become re-exposed to the pathogen later, your immune system should respond more quickly due to your memory B cells.
* A subset of IgM helps B cells "remember" a pathogen after it has been destroyed. If you were to become re-exposed to the pathogen later, your immune system should respond more quickly due to your memory B cells.
Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
'''Immunoglobulin E''' (IgE)
* The antibody responsible for the allergic response that is mostly found in the lungs, skin, and mucosal membranes.  
* The antibody responsible for the allergic response that is mostly found in the [[Lung Anatomy|lungs]], [[skin]], and mucosal membranes.  
* Produced by B cells secreted by lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissues situated near the site of the allergen (a harmless substance that induces an allergic response).
* Produced by B cells secreted by [[Lymphatic System|lymph nodes]] or other lymphoid tissues situated near the site of the allergen.
* When IgE binds to an allergen, it triggers a cascade of events. Basophils and mast cells, which are subtypes of WBCs, degranulate (break open) and release histamine, an inflammatory compound, into the bloodstream. It is histamine that is responsible for the symptoms of allergy.
* When IgE binds to an allergen, it triggers a cascade of events. Basophils and mast cells (subtypes of WBCs,) degranulate and release histamine, an inflammatory compound, into the bloodstream.  
* IgE also helps to protect the body from parasitic infections, including helminths (parasitic worms).
* IgE also helps to protect the body from parasitic infections, including helminths ([[Parasitic Infections|parasitic worms]]).
Immunoglobulin D (IgD)
'''Immunoglobulin D''' (IgD)
* Important in the early stages of the immune response. Unlike other antibodies, it does not actively circulate but instead binds to B cells to instigate the immune response. As a signaling antibody, IgD helps incite the release of front-line IgM to fight disease and infection.
* Accounts for only around 0.25% of antibodies in the human body.
* Accounts for only around 0.25% of antibodies in the human body.  
* Important in the early stages of the immune response.  
* Unlike other antibodies, it does not actively circulate but binds to B cells to instigate the immune response. As a signaling antibody,  
* IgD helps incite the release of front-line IgM to fight disease and infection.
* The least understood antibody, with little known about how it might participate in other parts of the immune system<ref>Very well health [https://www.verywellhealth.com/antibody-isotypes-3132614 Antibodies] Available from:https://www.verywellhealth.com/antibody-isotypes-3132614 (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>
* The least understood antibody, with little known about how it might participate in other parts of the immune system<ref>Very well health [https://www.verywellhealth.com/antibody-isotypes-3132614 Antibodies] Available from:https://www.verywellhealth.com/antibody-isotypes-3132614 (last accessed 3.12.2020)</ref>



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Introduction[edit | edit source]

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Immunoglobulins (Ig) or Antibodies: Glycoproteins that your immune cells make to fight off bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, cellular antigens, chemicals, and synthetic substances.

  • Are produced by plasma cells.
  • B cells are instructed by specific immunogens, for, example, bacterial proteins, to differentiate into plasma cells, which are protein-making cells that participate in humoral immune responses.
  • Immunoglobulins constitute about 20% of the protein in plasma[1]
  • They act as a critical part of the immune response by specifically recognizing and binding to particular antigens, such as bacteria or viruses, and aiding in their destruction.
  • The antibody immune response is highly complex and exceedingly specific.
  • Antibody tests are used to detect disease-specific antibodies in a blood sample.[2].
  • WHO officially coined termed the term Immunoglobulins for antibodies in 1964. [3]

5 types of immunoglobulins in humans[edit | edit source]

There are five main types of immunoglobulins, each immunoglobulin can have a different binding site that matches a specific antigen. The body can produce an infinite number of binding sites to bind to antigens.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG)

  • Accounts for around 75% of all antibodies in the human body.
  • Depending on the antigen, IgG can either tag a pathogen so other immune cells and proteins will recognize it, or it can promote the release of toxins to directly destroy the microorganism.
  • IgG can sometimes trigger an undesirable response in people with autoimmune disorders.

Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

  • Accounts for 15% of all antibodies in the human body
  • Primarily found in mucosal tissues (eg mouth, vagina, and intestines) as well as in saliva, tears, and breast milk.
  • Produced by B cells and secreted from the lamina propria (a thin layer within mucosal tissues).
  • One of the body's first-line defenses against infection - it binds to pathogens tagging them for destruction and preventing them from sticking to the epithelium (which lines the body's tissues).
  • Associated with hypersensitive reactions in people with celiac disease and several other autoimmune disorders.

Immunoglobulin A (IgM)

  • Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is also one of the first antibodies recruited by the immune system to fight infection.
  • IgM populations rise very quickly when the body is first confronted with an infectious organism, and then they plummet as IgG antibodies take over.
  • IgM is also produced by B cells and, when bound to a pathogen, will spur other antibodies and immune cells into action.
  • A subset of IgM helps B cells "remember" a pathogen after it has been destroyed. If you were to become re-exposed to the pathogen later, your immune system should respond more quickly due to your memory B cells.

Immunoglobulin E (IgE)

  • The antibody responsible for the allergic response that is mostly found in the lungs, skin, and mucosal membranes.
  • Produced by B cells secreted by lymph nodes or other lymphoid tissues situated near the site of the allergen.
  • When IgE binds to an allergen, it triggers a cascade of events. Basophils and mast cells (subtypes of WBCs,) degranulate and release histamine, an inflammatory compound, into the bloodstream.
  • IgE also helps to protect the body from parasitic infections, including helminths (parasitic worms).

Immunoglobulin D (IgD)

  • Accounts for only around 0.25% of antibodies in the human body.
  • Important in the early stages of the immune response.
  • Unlike other antibodies, it does not actively circulate but binds to B cells to instigate the immune response. As a signaling antibody,
  • IgD helps incite the release of front-line IgM to fight disease and infection.
  • The least understood antibody, with little known about how it might participate in other parts of the immune system[4]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Vaillant AA, Ramphul K. Immunoglobulin. InStatPearls [Internet] 2019 Nov 10. StatPearls Publishing.Available from:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513460/ (last accessed 3.12.2020)
  2. Thermofischer scientific Immunoglobulins Available from:https://www.thermofisher.com/au/en/home/life-science/antibodies/antibodies-learning-center/antibodies-resource-library/antibody-methods/introduction-immunoglobulins.html (last accessed 3.12.2020)
  3. Easybiology antibodies Available from: https://www.easybiologyclass.com/difference-between-antibody-and-immunoglobulin/ (last accessed 3.12.2020)
  4. Very well health Antibodies Available from:https://www.verywellhealth.com/antibody-isotypes-3132614 (last accessed 3.12.2020)