Application

Purified human IgG has been used :-as blocking antibody for flow cytometryas negative control in chromatin immunoprecipitation assaysto precipitate IgG in human larynx epidermoid carcinoma cells by immunoprecipitationas a standard in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

Biochem/physiol Actions

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) regulates the immune responses such as phagocytosis and is also involved in the development of autoimmune diseases. IgG1 regulates complement fixation in mice.

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General description

IgG antibody subtype is the most abundant serum immunoglobulins of the immune system. It is secreted by B cells and is found in blood and extracellular fluids and provides protection from infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. Maternal IgG is transferred to fetus through the placenta that is vital for immune defence of the neonate against infections Human IgG is purified from normal human serum by precipitation and gel filtration techniques.

Physical form

Solution in 0.01 M phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4, containing 15 mM sodium azide