Antibody Functions
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Function:
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e
binding of antigen with same specificity via Fab portion
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e
bind to various immune cells via Fc portion
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serve as opsonins and thus enhance phagocytosis
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NOTE:
opsonins are molecules that attach to an organism and
promote or enhance phagocytosis.
Examples include:
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U
antibodies
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U
complement components
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Cytokines