Definition
of Antibody
Antibodies
Definition:
Antibodies
(immunoglobulins) are a group of proteins (globulins) found on B-cells and in body
fluids.
Two functional
groups of antibodies:
eB-cell
surface bound antibodies:
eFree
(soluble) antibodies in fluids:
Usecreted by B
lymphocytes
Uact as
receptors
Uact as cell
markers
Usecreted by
plasma cells
Ubind to
antigen with same specificity
Cytokines