Which of the following is true about IgG antibody?
IgG contains 2 heavy chains and 2 light chains;heavy chains being of gamma type. It is the major antibody;it constitutes of 75 -80% of total immunglobulins in circulation. It is the antibody seen in secondary immune response. It can pass from vascular compament to interstiitial space. REFERENCE: DM VASUDEVAN TEXTBOOK SEVENTH EDITION ; PAGE NO : 688
Produced in primary immune response
Cannot cross placenta
Provides local protection
Produced in secondary immune response
Structure and function of protein