Thursday, August 6, 2009

Immunoglobulins

The immunoglobulins are IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD ( Remember GAMED )

First Immunoglobulin to appear is IgM - iMMediate

Immunoglobulin with Maximum Molecular weight - IgM = Millionaire molecule; Also, Maximum sedimentation coifficient is for IgM

IgA Activates Alternative complement pathway

Major serum immunoglobulin is IgG - maGor

IgG crosses placenta ( Gestation )

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