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immunoglobulin M [‚im·yə·nō‚gläb·yə·lən ′em]
(immunology) The first immunoglobulin class to appear during the primary immune response; it is mainly contained in the bloodstream, where it can readily neutralize agents attempting to gain entrance through the blood. Abbreviated IgM. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Increased urinary excretion of the protein IgM in patients with type 1 diabetes was associated with an elevated risk for cardiovascular mortality and end-stage renal disease, which may represent a prognostic marker for these complications, a new study suggests. First-time (primary) DENV infections typically have a stronger and more specific IgM response than subsequent (secondary) infections, for which the IgM response is low compared with a strong IgG response. The diagnosis of acute HAV infection is based on serologic testing for IgM antibody to HAV. |
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