immunoglobulin

IPA: ˈɪmjunoʊgɫˈɑbjʌɫɪn

(biochemistry, immunology) Any of the glycoproteins in blood serum that respond to invasion by foreign antigens and that protect the host by removing pathogens; an antibody.

Examples of "immunoglobulin" in Sentences

Polymeric immunoglobulin receptor.
Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.
It binds to immunoglobulin heavy chain.
Members of the immunoglobulin superfamily.
This immunoglobulin was of the animal's own.
The function of immunoglobulin A in immunity.
It is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily.
Complement receptor of the immunoglobulin family.
Degradation of human secretory immunoglobulin A by Blastocystis.
Similar improvements are observed for the immunoglobulin family.
The B cells create chemicals called immunoglobulin antibodies that act like bullets against the foreign substance.
When that invader enters the body, often through the nose, the body tries to protect itself by producing those antibodies called immunoglobulin E IgE.
IgE allergic reactions are immediate; after being exposed to the food, your body quickly overproduces what is called immunoglobulin E antibodies, or IgE.