Antibody classes

Antibody classes

Antibody classes

  • There are four different antibody classes with different structures and functions.
  • e.g. IgE acts in tissues and has 2 antigen binding sites and activates mast cells to release histamine. Responds to infections by larger organisms e.g. worms. But, causes response to harmless substances e.g. pollen causing hay fever (allergy).
Immunity

Allergies

Allergies

Immunity

Antibodies

Antibodies

Immunity

B lymphocytes

B lymphocytes

Immunity

Immune system

Immune system

Immunity

Phagocytosis

Phagocytosis

Immunity

Problems with vaccines

Problems with vaccines