
Principles of Biology
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Author: Robert Brooker
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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Summary Introduction
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Antibodies are secreted by B cells of the acquired immune system and are also known as immunoglobulin or Ig. These are Y shaped protein produced from plasma cells neutralizes pathogens. It mostly occurs in two forms namely soluble form and membrane-bound form.
The antigen-binding fragment or Fab is region of antibody that binds to antigens.
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