Chapter 4, Problem 10Q

Summary Introduction

(a)

To write:

The name of the IgG subclasses which is most efficient at activating complement.

Introduction:

The IgG immunoglobulin is the most significant antibody in the blood. It interact with the antigens and start the phagocytosis or swallowing up of these cells by phagocytes. Inside the phagocytes, the antigens get destroyed inside the lysosomes.

Summary Introduction

(b)

To discuss:

Why IgG3 of the IgG subclasses is most efficient at activating complement.

Introduction:

The IgG immunoglobulin is the most significant antibody in the blood. It interact with the antigens and start the phagocytosis or swallowing up of these cells by phagocytes. Inside the phagocytes, the antigens get destroyed inside the lysosomes.

Summary Introduction

(c)

To write:

The name of the IgG subclasses which is least efficient at activating complement and why.

Introduction:

The IgG immunoglobulin is the most significant antibody in the blood. It interact with the antigens and start the phagocytosis or swallowing up of these cells by phagocytes. Inside the phagocytes, the antigens get destroyed inside the lysosomes.