Functions of the five immunoglobulins
GAMED
Helps interpret serology, such as IgM for acute infection.
It gives roles only, not concentrations or half-lives.
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GAMED. It helps you recall: Functions of the five immunoglobulins.
IgG: main antibody, crosses placenta
IgA: secretory, mucosal defence
IgM: first in primary response, pentamer
G: IgG: main antibody, crosses placenta; A: IgA: secretory, mucosal defence; M: IgM: first in primary response, pentamer; E: IgE: allergy and parasites; D: IgD: B-cell surface receptor.
It belongs to Blood and immunity in Physiology.
It gives roles only, not concentrations or half-lives.
Helps interpret serology, such as IgM for acute infection.
Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a Physiology question about Blood and immunity.
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