surface immunoglobulin

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• Immunoglobulin A — (IgA) is an antibody playing a critical role in mucosal immunity. More IgA is produced in mucosal linings than all other types of antibody combined. [cite journal |author=S Fagarasan and T Honjo |title=Intestinal IgA Synthesis: Regulation of… …   Wikipedia

• Immunoglobulin D — (IgD) is an antibody isotype that makes up about 1% of proteins in the plasma membranes of immature B lymphocytes where it is usually coexpressed with another cell surface antibody called IgM. IgD is also produced in a secreted form that is found …   Wikipedia

• Immunoglobulin superfamily — The immunoglobulin superfamily (IgSF) is a large group of cell surface and soluble proteins that are involved in the recognition, binding, or adhesion processes of cells. Molecules are categorized as members of this superfamily based on shared… …   Wikipedia

• Immunoglobulin — A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes. Immunoglobulins are an essential part of the body s immune system which attach to foreign substances, such as bacteria, and assist in destroying them. Abbreviated Ig. The classes of… …   Medical dictionary

• Immunoglobulin E — In biology, Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibody (or immunoglobulin isotype ) that has only been found in mammals. It plays an important role in allergy, and is especially associated with type 1 hypersensitivity. [cite journal… …   Wikipedia

• immunoglobulin superfamily — A large group of proteins with immunoglobulin like domains. Most are involved with cell surface recognition events. Sequence homology suggests that Igs, MHC molecules, some cell adhesion molecules and cytokines receptors share close homology, and …   Dictionary of molecular biology

• Killer-cell immunoglobulin-like receptor — Killer cell immunoglobulin like receptors (KIRs), are a family of cell surface proteins found on important cells of the immune system called natural killer (NK) cells. They regulate the killing function of these cells by interacting with MHC… …   Wikipedia

• Cell surface receptor — The seven transmembrane α helix structure of a G protein coupled receptor Cell surface receptors (membrane receptors, transmembrane receptors) are specialized integral membrane proteins that take part in communication between the cell and the… …   Wikipedia

• SIg — • surface immunoglobulin …   Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations

• sIg — • surface immunoglobulin …   Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations

• Antibody — Immunoglobulin redirects here. For the immunoglobulin family, see Immunoglobulin superfamily. Antibodies redirects here. For the film, see Antibodies (film). Each antibody binds to a specific antigen; an interaction similar to a lock and key. An… …   Wikipedia