Immunoglobulin M (IgM)

This is the largest antibody. It exists as a pentamer in the blood. 5%-10% of the human body is IgM. They destroy bacteria by the process of agglutination and bacteriolysis. It accelerates the process of phagocytosis. They are effective against polysaccharide antigens. This is Dudhran. namely IgM1 and IgM2.

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