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Immunoglobulin

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Any of the structurally related glycoproteins that function as antibodies. They are divided into five classes (IGA, IGD, IGE, IGG, IGM) on the basis of structure and biological activity. [ ]

Term info

Label

Immunoglobulin

Synonyms
  • Ig
  • Immune Globulin
  • Immunoglobulin
  • Immunoglobulins
  • Immunoglobulins / Antibodies
  • immunoglobulin
ALT DEFINITION

A protein that acts as an antibody. Immunoglobulins are made by B cells and plasma cells. An Ig is a type of glycoprotein with two heavy chains and two light chains.

Accepted Therapeutic Use For

Bacterial infection, prevention in CLL, HIV infection and bone marrow transplant; Immunodeficiency syndromes

Legacy Concept Name

Immunoglobulin

Preferred Name

Immunoglobulin

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein, Immunologic Factor

UMLS CUI

C3644160

code

C572