Video - Antibody classes
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Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), are a type of protein produced by plasma cells as part of the adaptive immune response to foreign substances, such as a virus or bacteria. There are five main classes of antibodies, which are IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM, with each class having a different role in fighting the infection.
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