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What are structural differences of the immunoglobulins?
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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).
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