Question 1

do foods contain immunoglobulins?

Accepted Answer

Probably not...: Immunoglobulins (antibodies) are proteins used by the immune system to identify and eliminate unknown cells (like germs). They are found in body fluids like blood, tears, saliva, & breast milk. If foods are consumed raw or barely cooked, there is a chance that you are also consuming immunoglobulins from that animal. In most cases, the cooking or pasteurization process destroys these proteins.

Question 2

what are structural differences of the immunoglobulins?

Accepted Answer

Antibodies: Structural difference exist for all classes of antibody; igg, igm, iga, ige and igd. The structure of the antibody is insignificant when compared to the common ability to bind specifically to an antigen, typically a foreign protein or carbohydrate. Structural differences do account for different immune cell binding properties and also complement fixation (which helps in defense).

Question 3

can you tell me about immunoglobulins: help me for biology?

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See Below: Immunoglobulins are a type of protein made by your body to help protect it against infections.  There are five types of immunoglobulins: IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM.  Each of these has a slightly different function in infection fitting.

Question 4

what are the important physical properties of immunoglobulins?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: Not an easy question. Antibodies are made up of proteins and carbohydrates. They have numerous functions in the body, most importantly to assist the immune system in fighting infection. The 2 main regions are the fab portion and the fc portion with important "hinge" regions.

Question 5

what makes all the types of immunoglobulins different? do they look different?

Accepted Answer

Yes, look different: Immunoglobulins also known as antibodies or gamma-globulins, are made are made of light chains and heavy chains. The different heavy chains are the bid difference between the immunoglobulins. Alpha1 abd alpha2 (IgA), Gamma 1-4 (IgG),Epsilon (IgE) and Delta (IgD). IgM is made up of 5 antibodies(a pentamer)  arranged like the spokes of a wheel. It takes Xray diffraction optics to "see" 
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Question 6

what is an immunoglobulin?

Accepted Answer

Part of immune sys: Immunoglobulins are proteins that we make that are part of our immune system. There are four main types igg, igm, IgA and ige all of which perform different functions.

Question 7

what is immunoglobulin diversity generated by?

Accepted Answer

Combinatorial: The genes that encode our antigen receptors (immunoglobulin and T cell receptors) are made up of hundreds of gene segments. These "V-D-J" segments recombine in potentially millions of combinations so that each immune cell has one final version that makes a unique receptor. This process is random but if the cell encounters its antigen it will be activated and can turn into a "memory" cell.

Question 8

what is immunoglobulin used for? what is it exactly?

Accepted Answer

Ready made antibodies: Immunoglobulins are mainly used to replace deficiency, in other words people with weakened immune systems who don't produce enough antibodies for whatever reason. Immunoglobulins are used also for other conditions to combat some immunologic problems not otherwise helped by other treatments

Question 9

what is an immunoglobulin fold?

Accepted Answer

Immunoglobulin fold: is part of the complex molecular structure of the Ig antibody

Question 10

what does a high immunoglobulin mean ?

Accepted Answer

How high?: Minimally elevated probably not worth worrying about. Very or moderately high requires a test - serum immunoelectrophoresis - to rule-out multiple myeloma. Minimally high bears repeating twice a year.

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