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immunoglobulin

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immunoglobulin: see antibody antibody, protein produced by the immune system (see immunity ) in response to the presence in the body of antigens: foreign proteins or polysaccharides such as bacteria, bacterial toxins , viruses, or other cells or proteins.
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; immunity immunity, ability of an organism to resist disease by identifying and destroying foreign substances or organisms. Although all animals have some immune capabilities, little is known about nonmammalian immunity.
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; immunology immunology, branch of medicine that studies the response of organisms to foreign substances, e.g., viruses , bacteria , and bacterial toxins (see immunity ).
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In particular, the intake results in an increase the production of immunoglobulin A (IgA), activating gut immunity.
Serum electrophoresis and immunofixation showed an increased [gamma]-globulin fraction with oligoclonal immunoglobulin G (IgG)[lambda] and IgG[kappa] components.
The immunoglobulin E (IgE) level was mildly elevated at 233 U/ml.
 
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