immunoglobulin G
Sign in to saveAlso known as human immunoglobulin g, ivig, human igg, human gammaglobulin, human normal immunoglobulin, flebogammadif, human normal immunoglobulin (ivig)
antibody isotype
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- Immunoglobulin G
- NCI Thesaurus ID
- C80829
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Encyclopedic overview
The water-accessible surface area of an IgG antibody Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a type of antibody. Representing approximately 75% of serum antibodies in humans, IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation. IgG molecules are created and released by plasma B cells. Each IgG antibody has two paratopes.
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