Antibodies Flashcards

1
Q

4 adapter molecules that antibody makes

A
  1. immune complex- complement
  2. immune complex/pathogen
  3. target cell/pathogen
  4. antigen
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2
Q

Purpose of secretory component of IgA

A

protection in mucous membranes

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3
Q

Number of chains in IgM?

A

5

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4
Q

heavy change components

A

mu and alpha

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5
Q

light change componenets

A

kappa or lambda

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6
Q

Ig that makes the best bind with complement

A

IgM

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7
Q

This Ig is imbedded into the surface of B cells

A

IgD

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8
Q

differences in the sequence of immunoglobins between individuals

A

allotypes

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9
Q

Least common antibody in human serum

A

0.02 mg/dL

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10
Q

2 or more beta pleated sheets arranged in opp. directions

A

immunoglobin domains

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11
Q

This Ig has a secretory component for protection

A

IgA

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12
Q

Major function of IgG

A

Toxin neutralization

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13
Q

THis antibody isoptype fixes complement and aids in bacterial lysis

A

IgM

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14
Q

possible number of antibodies we could make

A

10^14

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15
Q

Enzymes responsible for cutting and pasting antibody and T cell receptors

A

RAG recombinases

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