On Origin and Evolution of the Antibody Molecule

The vertebrate immune system provides a powerful defense because of the ability to potentially recognize an unlimited number of pathogens. The antibody molecule, also termed immunoglobulin (Ig) is one of the major mediators of the immune response. It is built up from two types of Ig domains: the var...

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Main Authors: Umberto Oreste, Alessia Ametrano, Maria Rosaria Coscia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Biology
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/2/140