What’s an antibody isotype?

B lymphocytes produce antibodies to fight bacterial infections, with five different antibody isotypes: IgG, IgA, IgE, IgD, and IgM. Each isotype has a different function, with IgG being the most abundant and providing protection against re-infection. IgA and IgE have similar functions, with IgA being highly concentrated in mucous membranes and secreted in breast milk, […]

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