The glycoproteins produced by B-cells, called antibodies or immunoglobulins , recognize and bind free antigens and are responsible for humoral immunity … — Haruo Saito et al.
— abbreviation Ig https://merriam.atlassian.net/browse/MWSITE-9211 -->Recent Examples on the Web Four years ago, hoffman was diagnosed with a selective immunoglobulin A deficiency, which weakens their immune system. — Timmy Broderick, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024 An immunoglobulins test result from November 2018 provided to CNBC by Schmitt shows high levels of antibodies in her blood from exposure to aspergillus niger, a common mold. — Genna Contino, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2024 After four weeks, saliva tests revealed higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against infection. — Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024 People exposed to measles who cannot document immunity against the virus should get post-exposure prophylaxis — a dose of the vaccine to potentially provide protection within 72 hours of initial exposure, or immunoglobulin within six days of exposure. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 2 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for immunoglobulin
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