This presentation clearly describes what are immunoglobulins, their types, structure and how they get diversified into different isotopes to fight with foreign antigens.
The document discusses the genetic basis of antibody diversity. It begins by defining key terms and describing the structure of antibody molecules. There are three families of immunoglobulin genes that encode the heavy chains, kappa chains, and lambda chains. Each gene cluster contains variable and constant region genes. During B cell development, V, D, and J gene segments undergo rearrangement to generate diversity. Additional diversity is created through junctional flexibility, addition of random nucleotides, and somatic hypermutation. This allows over a million combinations of heavy and light chains and an antibody repertoire of over 1 billion different antibodies. Isotype switching allows the same antigen specificity but a different class or isotype of antibody to be produced. Understanding immunoglobulin structure has enabled advances
The document summarizes the complement system. It is part of the immune system and consists of proteins that interact in a regulated cascade to eliminate pathogens and damaged cells. There are over 20 complement proteins that are activated via the classical, alternative, or lectin pathways and work in both innate and adaptive immunity. The complement system opsonizes pathogens, causes cell lysis, promotes inflammation, and clearance of immune complexes. Deficiencies or dysregulation of complements can cause diseases.
The ppt covers the following topic-
1.Introduction about antibody.
2. Types of antibody.
3.Genetic basis of antibody diversity.
4. Antibody diversity.
5.Light chain gene segment.
6. Mechanism of variable region DNA rearrangment.
7. Heavy chain gene segment.
8.Alternate splicing.
2 antigens, immunogens, epitopes, and haptenstaha244ali
This document discusses key concepts in immunology including antigens, immunogens, epitopes, haptens, innate immunity, and adaptive immunity. It defines antigens as molecules recognized by the immune system and immunogens as antigens that elicit an immune response. Epitopes are the smallest part of an antigen recognized by B and T cell receptors. Haptens are small molecules that require a carrier to induce an immune response. Innate immunity provides the first line of defense using soluble proteins and cells like phagocytes. Adaptive immunity develops over time through T and B cell responses and produces immunological memory.
B-cell maturation begins with hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, where they develop through pro-B cell, pre-B cell, and immature B cell stages. During this process, immunoglobulin genes undergo rearrangement and expression of B cell receptors occurs. Immature B cells then migrate to secondary lymphoid tissues to complete maturation. Mature B cells circulate and are activated by antigen to proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells or memory B cells through T cell dependent or independent pathways. T cell dependent activation induces affinity maturation, class switching, and generation of long-lived memory B cells.
Antibody diversity presentation is created by creative biolabs. In the slideshare, we will detailed the mechanism of antibody divesity-gene rearrangement and antibody sequencing service. Principle of antibody diversity is completely understood. There is very close relationship in amino acide sequence and antibody function. As we know, there is huge diverse function between two antibodies which have almost same amino acid even if one amino acide is different. If you have any quesion, welcome to cantact us at info@creative-biolabs.com.
1. The document discusses the two pathways that the immune system uses to process endogenous and exogenous antigens for presentation to T cells.
2. The cytosolic pathway processes endogenous antigens within the cytoplasm, where they are degraded by proteasomes and transported by TAP proteins to associate with class I MHC molecules in the ER.
3. The endocytic pathway processes exogenous antigens that are taken up by endocytosis, degraded within acidic endosomes and lysosomes, and associate with class II MHC molecules aided by the invariant chain and HLA-DM/DO proteins.
This document discusses antigens and their classification. It defines antigens as substances that can induce an immune response. Antigens are classified as either exogenous (external) or endogenous (internal) antigens. Exogenous antigens enter the body from the external environment, while endogenous antigens are further divided into xeno-genic, allogenic, and autologous antigens based on their origin. The document also discusses the properties of immunogens and antigens, as well as factors that contribute to immunogenicity.
The document discusses the genetic basis of antibody diversity. It begins by defining key terms and describing the structure of antibody molecules. There are three families of immunoglobulin genes that encode the heavy chains, kappa chains, and lambda chains. Each gene cluster contains variable and constant region genes. During B cell development, V, D, and J gene segments undergo rearrangement to generate diversity. Additional diversity is created through junctional flexibility, addition of random nucleotides, and somatic hypermutation. This allows over a million combinations of heavy and light chains and an antibody repertoire of over 1 billion different antibodies. Isotype switching allows the same antigen specificity but a different class or isotype of antibody to be produced. Understanding immunoglobulin structure has enabled advances
The document summarizes the complement system. It is part of the immune system and consists of proteins that interact in a regulated cascade to eliminate pathogens and damaged cells. There are over 20 complement proteins that are activated via the classical, alternative, or lectin pathways and work in both innate and adaptive immunity. The complement system opsonizes pathogens, causes cell lysis, promotes inflammation, and clearance of immune complexes. Deficiencies or dysregulation of complements can cause diseases.
The ppt covers the following topic-
1.Introduction about antibody.
2. Types of antibody.
3.Genetic basis of antibody diversity.
4. Antibody diversity.
5.Light chain gene segment.
6. Mechanism of variable region DNA rearrangment.
7. Heavy chain gene segment.
8.Alternate splicing.
2 antigens, immunogens, epitopes, and haptenstaha244ali
This document discusses key concepts in immunology including antigens, immunogens, epitopes, haptens, innate immunity, and adaptive immunity. It defines antigens as molecules recognized by the immune system and immunogens as antigens that elicit an immune response. Epitopes are the smallest part of an antigen recognized by B and T cell receptors. Haptens are small molecules that require a carrier to induce an immune response. Innate immunity provides the first line of defense using soluble proteins and cells like phagocytes. Adaptive immunity develops over time through T and B cell responses and produces immunological memory.
B-cell maturation begins with hematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow, where they develop through pro-B cell, pre-B cell, and immature B cell stages. During this process, immunoglobulin genes undergo rearrangement and expression of B cell receptors occurs. Immature B cells then migrate to secondary lymphoid tissues to complete maturation. Mature B cells circulate and are activated by antigen to proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells or memory B cells through T cell dependent or independent pathways. T cell dependent activation induces affinity maturation, class switching, and generation of long-lived memory B cells.
Antibody diversity presentation is created by creative biolabs. In the slideshare, we will detailed the mechanism of antibody divesity-gene rearrangement and antibody sequencing service. Principle of antibody diversity is completely understood. There is very close relationship in amino acide sequence and antibody function. As we know, there is huge diverse function between two antibodies which have almost same amino acid even if one amino acide is different. If you have any quesion, welcome to cantact us at info@creative-biolabs.com.
1. The document discusses the two pathways that the immune system uses to process endogenous and exogenous antigens for presentation to T cells.
2. The cytosolic pathway processes endogenous antigens within the cytoplasm, where they are degraded by proteasomes and transported by TAP proteins to associate with class I MHC molecules in the ER.
3. The endocytic pathway processes exogenous antigens that are taken up by endocytosis, degraded within acidic endosomes and lysosomes, and associate with class II MHC molecules aided by the invariant chain and HLA-DM/DO proteins.
This document discusses antigens and their classification. It defines antigens as substances that can induce an immune response. Antigens are classified as either exogenous (external) or endogenous (internal) antigens. Exogenous antigens enter the body from the external environment, while endogenous antigens are further divided into xeno-genic, allogenic, and autologous antigens based on their origin. The document also discusses the properties of immunogens and antigens, as well as factors that contribute to immunogenicity.
T-cell receptors are heterodimers consisting of alpha and beta chains with variable and constant regions. The variable region binds to antigens presented by the major histocompatibility complex and contains complementary determining regions that provide specificity. While the TCR is responsible for antigen recognition, it does not signal within the cell itself. Signal transduction is carried out by the CD3 complex, which contains gamma, delta, epsilon, and zeta chains and lacks kinase activity.
Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins called immunoglobulins that are produced by plasma cells in response to antigens. There are five major classes of antibodies - IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE. IgG is the most abundant antibody found in serum and body tissues, where it helps protect against bacteria and viruses. IgM is the first antibody produced during a primary immune response and helps activate the complement system. Antibodies are highly specific and help defend the body by binding to pathogens and marking them for destruction by other parts of the immune system.
Antigens are substances that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against them. They enter the body through various sites and are then captured and presented by antigen presenting cells. There are several types of antigens including immunogens, which induce immune responses; tolerogens, which induce tolerance; allergens; and vaccines. An antigen's ability to induce an immune response is called its immunogenicity, while its ability to bind antibodies is its antigenicity. Properties that influence immunogenicity include the antigen's foreignness, size, complexity, degradability, and the recipient's genotype and age. Administration methods like dosage, route, and use of adjuvants can also impact immunogenicity. Antigens are classified as complete if they have
The document summarizes key aspects of the immune system. It describes how the immune system is made up of cells that develop in primary lymphoid organs like the bone marrow and thymus. Mature cells then travel to secondary lymphoid organs like lymph nodes and spleen. These organs contain various white blood cells that participate in immune responses, developing from hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow through processes like apoptosis and regulation by genes and cytokines.
The document discusses antigen processing and presentation pathways. It explains that antigen presenting cells digest proteins from inside or outside the cell and display the resulting peptide fragments on MHC class I or II molecules. MHC class I presents endogenous antigens processed via the cytosolic pathway, while MHC class II presents exogenous antigens processed via the endocytic pathway for recognition by T cells. This process allows the immune system to detect signs of infection or abnormal growth.
T-Cell Activation
• Concept of immune response
• T cell-mediated immune response
• B cell-mediated immune response
I. Concept of immune response
• A collective and coordinated response to the introduction of foreign substances in an individual mediated by the cells and molecules in the immune system.
II. T cell-mediated immune response
• Cell-mediated immunity is the arm of the adaptive immune response whose role is to combat infection of intracellular pathogens, such as intracellular bacteria (mycobacteria, listeria monocytogens), viruses, protozoa, etc.
- B cell development begins with stem cells in the bone marrow, where they undergo a series of differentiation stages defined by immunoglobulin gene rearrangement under the influence of cytokines and contact with stromal cells.
- Successful rearrangement of the heavy and light chain genes leads to expression of a B cell receptor (BCR) and selection of clones that do not recognize self-antigens through deletion, anergy or receptor editing.
- Mature B cells that pass self-tolerance checkpoints are exported from the bone marrow to the peripheral immune system.
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a cluster of genes found in all mammals that encodes proteins important for the immune system to distinguish self from non-self. MHC molecules are expressed on the cell surface and present peptide antigens to T cells. There are three main classes of MHC genes - class I presents endogenous peptides to cytotoxic T cells, class II presents exogenous peptides to helper T cells, and class III encodes non-antigen presenting proteins involved in immunity. MHC molecules have binding sites that allow them to bind a variety of peptide antigens through anchor residues, helping the immune system recognize a diverse array of pathogens. Polymorphism of MHC alleles within populations helps provide protection against rapidly mutating pathogens.
Antibody class switching is a biological mechanism that changes a B cell's production of antibodies from one class to another, such as from IgM to IgG. It involves changing the constant region of the antibody heavy chain through DNA recombination, while retaining the same variable region and antigen specificity. Double-stranded breaks are generated in switch regions of DNA upstream of constant region genes. DNA is cleaved at two switch regions and the intervening DNA is deleted, allowing substitution of a different constant region exon and changing the class of antibody produced. The free DNA ends are joined by non-homologous end joining to link the variable region to the new constant region gene. This allows a B cell to produce different antibody classes while recognizing
This document discusses the structure and function of antibodies (immunoglobulins). It notes that antibodies are glycoproteins found in blood and composed mostly of polypeptide chains. The five major classes of antibodies are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. Each antibody class has a specific structure and plays unique roles in the immune response, such as antigen recognition, complement activation, and providing immunity to newborns. The document focuses on the structures and functions of IgG, IgM, and IgA antibodies. IgG is the most abundant antibody in serum and provides various immune functions. IgM is the first antibody produced during infection and is efficient at complement activation. IgA is mainly found in secret
Bcell activation , differentiation and memory AkshitaMengi12
This document discusses B cell activation, differentiation, and memory. It defines B cells as lymphocytes involved in humoral immunity that develop in the bone marrow and express B cell receptors on their surface. Upon activation in secondary lymphoid organs by antigen binding, B cells can differentiate into plasma cells that secrete antibodies or memory B cells. Differentiation requires T cell-dependent or T cell-independent activation pathways and involves biochemical signaling events. The document also describes the various cell types that B cells can differentiate into and the role of memory B cells in recall responses.
T CELL ACTIVATION AND IT'S TERMINATIONpremvarma064
T cell activation requires two signals: 1) recognition of antigens displayed on antigen-presenting cells by T cell receptors and 2) co-stimulatory signals through molecules like CD28. This leads T cells to proliferate, differentiate into effector and memory cells, and perform effector functions. Proper activation requires interaction between T cells and antigen-presenting cells in lymphoid tissues, where costimulatory molecules are highly expressed. Dysregulation of T cell activation can lead to autoimmunity or susceptibility to infection.
Somatic hypermutation and affinity maturationMiriya Johnson
This document discusses affinity maturation, which is the process by which B-cells produce antibodies with increased affinity for antigens during an immune response. It occurs through two main processes: somatic hypermutation and clonal selection. Somatic hypermutation introduces mutations in antibody genes, and clonal selection competitively favors B-cells that produce antibodies with higher antigen affinity. Affinity maturation enhances the antibody response and is critical for vaccine-induced immunity.
One of the important parts in the study of Immunology.I prepared it for the sake of a seminar series competition conducted in my university. Now I thought of sharing it with others.
The document discusses B cell development in the bone marrow. Key points:
- B cell development starts in the fetal liver and continues in the bone marrow post-birth, where it undergoes various stages defined by immunoglobulin gene rearrangements.
- Ligation of the pre-B cell receptor by an unknown ligand is essential, as it ensures each cell expresses only one antibody specificity via allelic exclusion and drives proliferation of pre-B cells.
- Mature B cells exit the bone marrow with the ability to bind antigen, and mechanisms exist to ensure tolerance by deleting or anergizing self-reactive B cells.
There are 5 major antibody isotypes - IgM, IgD, IgG, IgE, and IgA - which differ based on their heavy chain. The heavy chain determines the isotype and can be mu, delta, gamma, epsilon, or alpha. Light chains can be either kappa or lambda with any isotype. IgG is the most abundant in humans while IgE is the least. Isotypes are located in the constant region of the heavy and light chains. Allotypes are specified by allelic forms of immunoglobulin genes and are also in the constant regions. Idiotypes are unique epitopes located in the variable regions of individual antibody molecules.
This document provides an overview of basic immunology. It begins with an introduction to immunity, the immune system, and immunology. It then discusses the history of immunology, types of immunity including innate and acquired immunity. It describes the tissues and cells involved in immunity. It covers basic aspects like antigens, antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, and the complement system. It also discusses major histocompatibility complex, cytokines, immune disorders, and immune responses in periodontal pathogenesis.
Haptens are small molecules that are antigenic but not immunogenic on their own. They are unable to induce an immune response because they cannot activate helper T cells due to their inability to bind MHC proteins or activate B cells directly as they are univalent. However, when haptens are covalently bound to a carrier protein, they form immunogenic conjugates that can induce an immune response by activating helper T cells and B cells. Pioneering work by Karl Landsteiner demonstrated that antibodies produced against hapten-carrier conjugates were specific for the hapten and carrier epitopes. Common examples of haptens include drug molecules, peptides, and steroids. Hapten-protein conjugates can cause drug
Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are Y-shaped glycoproteins produced by plasma cells that function to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. Each arm of the Y contains a paratope that binds to a specific epitope on an antigen. There are five classes of immunoglobulins - IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE - which differ in their structure and functions like complement fixation, binding to cells, and roles in allergic reactions and parasitic infections. Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell tumor characterized by overproduction of IgG and IgM antibodies and Bence Jones proteins in the serum and urine.
Immunoglobulins (Igs) or antibodies are proteins produced by plasma cells that recognize and bind to specific antigens. There are five classes of Igs (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE) which have different structures and properties. IgG is the most abundant Ig and provides long-term immunity. IgM is the first antibody produced during initial infection and activates the complement system. IgA is found in secretions and provides immunity at mucosal surfaces. B cells produce antibodies through clonal selection in response to antigens. Antibody binding leads to processes like neutralization, opsonization, and complement activation that help clear pathogens.
T-cell receptors are heterodimers consisting of alpha and beta chains with variable and constant regions. The variable region binds to antigens presented by the major histocompatibility complex and contains complementary determining regions that provide specificity. While the TCR is responsible for antigen recognition, it does not signal within the cell itself. Signal transduction is carried out by the CD3 complex, which contains gamma, delta, epsilon, and zeta chains and lacks kinase activity.
Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins called immunoglobulins that are produced by plasma cells in response to antigens. There are five major classes of antibodies - IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE. IgG is the most abundant antibody found in serum and body tissues, where it helps protect against bacteria and viruses. IgM is the first antibody produced during a primary immune response and helps activate the complement system. Antibodies are highly specific and help defend the body by binding to pathogens and marking them for destruction by other parts of the immune system.
Antigens are substances that stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies against them. They enter the body through various sites and are then captured and presented by antigen presenting cells. There are several types of antigens including immunogens, which induce immune responses; tolerogens, which induce tolerance; allergens; and vaccines. An antigen's ability to induce an immune response is called its immunogenicity, while its ability to bind antibodies is its antigenicity. Properties that influence immunogenicity include the antigen's foreignness, size, complexity, degradability, and the recipient's genotype and age. Administration methods like dosage, route, and use of adjuvants can also impact immunogenicity. Antigens are classified as complete if they have
The document summarizes key aspects of the immune system. It describes how the immune system is made up of cells that develop in primary lymphoid organs like the bone marrow and thymus. Mature cells then travel to secondary lymphoid organs like lymph nodes and spleen. These organs contain various white blood cells that participate in immune responses, developing from hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow through processes like apoptosis and regulation by genes and cytokines.
The document discusses antigen processing and presentation pathways. It explains that antigen presenting cells digest proteins from inside or outside the cell and display the resulting peptide fragments on MHC class I or II molecules. MHC class I presents endogenous antigens processed via the cytosolic pathway, while MHC class II presents exogenous antigens processed via the endocytic pathway for recognition by T cells. This process allows the immune system to detect signs of infection or abnormal growth.
T-Cell Activation
• Concept of immune response
• T cell-mediated immune response
• B cell-mediated immune response
I. Concept of immune response
• A collective and coordinated response to the introduction of foreign substances in an individual mediated by the cells and molecules in the immune system.
II. T cell-mediated immune response
• Cell-mediated immunity is the arm of the adaptive immune response whose role is to combat infection of intracellular pathogens, such as intracellular bacteria (mycobacteria, listeria monocytogens), viruses, protozoa, etc.
- B cell development begins with stem cells in the bone marrow, where they undergo a series of differentiation stages defined by immunoglobulin gene rearrangement under the influence of cytokines and contact with stromal cells.
- Successful rearrangement of the heavy and light chain genes leads to expression of a B cell receptor (BCR) and selection of clones that do not recognize self-antigens through deletion, anergy or receptor editing.
- Mature B cells that pass self-tolerance checkpoints are exported from the bone marrow to the peripheral immune system.
The major histocompatibility complex (MHC) is a cluster of genes found in all mammals that encodes proteins important for the immune system to distinguish self from non-self. MHC molecules are expressed on the cell surface and present peptide antigens to T cells. There are three main classes of MHC genes - class I presents endogenous peptides to cytotoxic T cells, class II presents exogenous peptides to helper T cells, and class III encodes non-antigen presenting proteins involved in immunity. MHC molecules have binding sites that allow them to bind a variety of peptide antigens through anchor residues, helping the immune system recognize a diverse array of pathogens. Polymorphism of MHC alleles within populations helps provide protection against rapidly mutating pathogens.
Antibody class switching is a biological mechanism that changes a B cell's production of antibodies from one class to another, such as from IgM to IgG. It involves changing the constant region of the antibody heavy chain through DNA recombination, while retaining the same variable region and antigen specificity. Double-stranded breaks are generated in switch regions of DNA upstream of constant region genes. DNA is cleaved at two switch regions and the intervening DNA is deleted, allowing substitution of a different constant region exon and changing the class of antibody produced. The free DNA ends are joined by non-homologous end joining to link the variable region to the new constant region gene. This allows a B cell to produce different antibody classes while recognizing
This document discusses the structure and function of antibodies (immunoglobulins). It notes that antibodies are glycoproteins found in blood and composed mostly of polypeptide chains. The five major classes of antibodies are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. Each antibody class has a specific structure and plays unique roles in the immune response, such as antigen recognition, complement activation, and providing immunity to newborns. The document focuses on the structures and functions of IgG, IgM, and IgA antibodies. IgG is the most abundant antibody in serum and provides various immune functions. IgM is the first antibody produced during infection and is efficient at complement activation. IgA is mainly found in secret
Bcell activation , differentiation and memory AkshitaMengi12
This document discusses B cell activation, differentiation, and memory. It defines B cells as lymphocytes involved in humoral immunity that develop in the bone marrow and express B cell receptors on their surface. Upon activation in secondary lymphoid organs by antigen binding, B cells can differentiate into plasma cells that secrete antibodies or memory B cells. Differentiation requires T cell-dependent or T cell-independent activation pathways and involves biochemical signaling events. The document also describes the various cell types that B cells can differentiate into and the role of memory B cells in recall responses.
T CELL ACTIVATION AND IT'S TERMINATIONpremvarma064
T cell activation requires two signals: 1) recognition of antigens displayed on antigen-presenting cells by T cell receptors and 2) co-stimulatory signals through molecules like CD28. This leads T cells to proliferate, differentiate into effector and memory cells, and perform effector functions. Proper activation requires interaction between T cells and antigen-presenting cells in lymphoid tissues, where costimulatory molecules are highly expressed. Dysregulation of T cell activation can lead to autoimmunity or susceptibility to infection.
Somatic hypermutation and affinity maturationMiriya Johnson
This document discusses affinity maturation, which is the process by which B-cells produce antibodies with increased affinity for antigens during an immune response. It occurs through two main processes: somatic hypermutation and clonal selection. Somatic hypermutation introduces mutations in antibody genes, and clonal selection competitively favors B-cells that produce antibodies with higher antigen affinity. Affinity maturation enhances the antibody response and is critical for vaccine-induced immunity.
One of the important parts in the study of Immunology.I prepared it for the sake of a seminar series competition conducted in my university. Now I thought of sharing it with others.
The document discusses B cell development in the bone marrow. Key points:
- B cell development starts in the fetal liver and continues in the bone marrow post-birth, where it undergoes various stages defined by immunoglobulin gene rearrangements.
- Ligation of the pre-B cell receptor by an unknown ligand is essential, as it ensures each cell expresses only one antibody specificity via allelic exclusion and drives proliferation of pre-B cells.
- Mature B cells exit the bone marrow with the ability to bind antigen, and mechanisms exist to ensure tolerance by deleting or anergizing self-reactive B cells.
There are 5 major antibody isotypes - IgM, IgD, IgG, IgE, and IgA - which differ based on their heavy chain. The heavy chain determines the isotype and can be mu, delta, gamma, epsilon, or alpha. Light chains can be either kappa or lambda with any isotype. IgG is the most abundant in humans while IgE is the least. Isotypes are located in the constant region of the heavy and light chains. Allotypes are specified by allelic forms of immunoglobulin genes and are also in the constant regions. Idiotypes are unique epitopes located in the variable regions of individual antibody molecules.
This document provides an overview of basic immunology. It begins with an introduction to immunity, the immune system, and immunology. It then discusses the history of immunology, types of immunity including innate and acquired immunity. It describes the tissues and cells involved in immunity. It covers basic aspects like antigens, antibodies, antigen-antibody reactions, and the complement system. It also discusses major histocompatibility complex, cytokines, immune disorders, and immune responses in periodontal pathogenesis.
Haptens are small molecules that are antigenic but not immunogenic on their own. They are unable to induce an immune response because they cannot activate helper T cells due to their inability to bind MHC proteins or activate B cells directly as they are univalent. However, when haptens are covalently bound to a carrier protein, they form immunogenic conjugates that can induce an immune response by activating helper T cells and B cells. Pioneering work by Karl Landsteiner demonstrated that antibodies produced against hapten-carrier conjugates were specific for the hapten and carrier epitopes. Common examples of haptens include drug molecules, peptides, and steroids. Hapten-protein conjugates can cause drug
Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are Y-shaped glycoproteins produced by plasma cells that function to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. Each arm of the Y contains a paratope that binds to a specific epitope on an antigen. There are five classes of immunoglobulins - IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE - which differ in their structure and functions like complement fixation, binding to cells, and roles in allergic reactions and parasitic infections. Multiple myeloma is a plasma cell tumor characterized by overproduction of IgG and IgM antibodies and Bence Jones proteins in the serum and urine.
Immunoglobulins (Igs) or antibodies are proteins produced by plasma cells that recognize and bind to specific antigens. There are five classes of Igs (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE) which have different structures and properties. IgG is the most abundant Ig and provides long-term immunity. IgM is the first antibody produced during initial infection and activates the complement system. IgA is found in secretions and provides immunity at mucosal surfaces. B cells produce antibodies through clonal selection in response to antigens. Antibody binding leads to processes like neutralization, opsonization, and complement activation that help clear pathogens.
Immunology is the study of the immune system and is a very important branch of the medical and biological sciences. The immune system protects us from infection through
The document summarizes the structure, function, and types of immunoglobulins (antibodies). It discusses the basic four-chain antibody structure consisting of two heavy and two light chains. The five major classes of antibodies - IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, and IgD - are described along with their structures and functions including antigen binding, opsonization, complement activation, antibody-dependent cytotoxicity, and transcytosis. Electrophoretic studies in the 1930s first identified immunoglobulins in the gamma globulin fraction of serum.
This document discusses immunoglobulins and antibodies. It begins by defining key terms like antigen, serum, and antiserum. It then describes the basic structure of an antibody, including that it is a Y-shaped molecule consisting of two heavy chains and two light chains. It discusses the different regions and classes of antibodies, focusing on IgG, IgM, and IgA. It explains the functions of antibodies in binding antigens, activating complement pathways, and providing immunity.
Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are Y-shaped glycoproteins that play a critical role in the immune system's defense against infection. Antibodies consist of two light chains and two heavy chains that determine antigen binding. There are five classes of antibodies - IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE - that differ in structure, function, and location. IgG is the most abundant antibody found in blood and tissues and provides long-term protection against pathogens through various effector functions. IgM is the first antibody produced during infection and activates the complement system through its pentameric structure. IgA protects mucosal surfaces as a dimer in secretions.
Antibody (Ab) also known as Immunoglobulin (Ig) is the large Y shaped protein produced by the body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances, called antigens like bacteria and viruses. The production of antibodies is a major function of the immune system and is carried out by a type of white blood cell called a B cell (B lymphocyte), differentiated B cells called plasma cells. The produced antibodies bind to specific antigens express in external factors and cancer cells.
This document discusses immunoglobulins (antibodies), including their five classes (IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, IgD), structure, functions, and production. The key points are:
- Immunoglobulins are Y-shaped glycoproteins produced by plasma cells that recognize and bind to specific antigens. They have two heavy chains and two light chains.
- The five classes of immunoglobulins are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, and IgD, which have different structures, functions, and roles in the immune response.
- IgG is the most abundant immunoglobulin and provides long-term protection against pathogens. IgM is the first
This document provides information about antibodies (immunoglobulins). It discusses the structure of antibodies, which consist of heavy and light protein chains. There are five main types of antibodies (IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, IgE) that have different functions. The document outlines the roles of each antibody type. It also describes the primary and secondary antibody responses when the body is exposed to an antigen, including the lag phase, log phase, and plateau phase of antibody production over time. Antibodies function by marking antigens for destruction and activating the immune system through processes like opsonization, complement activation, and antibody-dependent cytotoxicity.
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Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are glycoproteins produced by B cells that bind to specific antigens. There are five classes of immunoglobulins - IgG, IgM, IgD, IgA, and IgE - which differ in their heavy chains. Immunoglobulins have two primary functions: antigen binding and effector functions like complement fixation and binding to immune cells. Their structure consists of two light chains and two heavy chains that form a Y-shape, with constant and variable regions that determine the class and allow binding to different antigens.
This document summarizes key information about antibodies (immunoglobulins). It discusses:
- The structure of antibodies, including their Y-shape consisting of two heavy and two light polypeptide chains, variable and constant regions, and antigen binding sites formed by hypervariable regions.
- The five classes of antibodies in humans (IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, IgE) which differ in size, charge, domains, and biological functions such as complement activation and placental transport.
- Monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, how they differ in being derived from single or multiple B cell clones, and the discovery of monoclonal antibodies by Kohler and Milstein in 1975.
What is an Antibody?Immunoglobulins: Classes and Sub classesvarinder kumar
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Antibody (immunoglobulin) structures and types Jatin Anand
This document summarizes the main types of antibodies (immunoglobulins). It discusses the structure of antibodies, which consist of two heavy chains and two light chains arranged in a Y-shape. Antibodies are classified based on their heavy chain type, with the main types being IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgD. Each antibody type serves a different function, such as IgG being the most common antibody in serum and IgA providing defense in external secretions like breast milk. In summary, the document outlines the structure of antibodies and classifies the main antibody types while briefly describing their functions in the immune system.
Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are Y-shaped proteins produced by B cells in response to antigens. They are composed of four polypeptide chains - two light chains and two heavy chains arranged in a Y shape. The variable regions at the tips of the Y shape give antibodies their ability to bind to specific antigens. The constant regions allow antibodies to activate different immune functions such as complement activation. There are five major classes of antibodies - IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM - which have different structures and roles in the immune response.
Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are glycoproteins produced by plasma cells that recognize and bind to specific antigens. There are five classes of antibodies - IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE - which are distinguished by their structure and functions. Antibodies are made up of two light polypeptide chains and two heavy polypeptide chains that form antigen binding sites. The different classes of antibodies play important but distinct roles in the immune response.
This document provides an overview of antibodies (immunoglobulins). It discusses the basic structure of antibodies, including their Y-shape and polypeptide chains. There are five classes of antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE) which have different properties and functions. The document also describes how antibodies carry out their effector functions, such as activating the complement system, opsonization to promote phagocytosis, and neutralization of toxins and pathogens.
The document discusses the structure, classes, and functions of antibodies. It begins by describing the basic four-chain structure of antibodies consisting of two heavy chains and two light chains. It then discusses the five classes of antibodies - IgG, IgM, IgA, IgE, and IgD - and their properties such as structure, location, and roles in immune responses. The document also covers antigen binding regions, monoclonal antibodies, antigen-antibody interactions, and cross-reactivity.
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2. IMMUNOGLOBULINS
A protein produced by plasma cells and lymphocytes and characteristic of these types of cells.
Immunoglobulins play an essential role in the body's immune system. They attach to foreign substances,
such as bacteria, and assist in destroying them.
Immunoglobulins occur in two main forms:
SOLUBLE ANTIBODIES
MEMBRANE-BOUND ANTIBODIES.
4. These two terms, antibodies and immunoglobulins, are used interchangeably but are different in
minimal aspects.
Antibodies are specific glycoprotein configurations produced by B-lymphocytes and plasma cells in
response to a specific antigen and capable of reacting with that antigen.
Immunoglobulins structurally similar animal proteins that may or may not be endowed with antibody
activity.
Thus all antibodies are immunoglobulins but all immunoglobulins are not antibodies.
The function of an antibody is to bind its antigen as tightly as possible and then direct it towards other
components of the Immune System so that it can be destroyed.
Immunoglobulins are named based on the class, or subclass of the heavy chain and type or subtype of
light chain.
ANTIBODY(Ab) vs. IMMUNOGLOBULINS (Igs)
5. Antibodies production is the sole function of the B cells.
Not toxic or destructive, bind the pathogen tightly and target
destructive components of the immune system.
Antibodies are useful in the defense against extracellular
pathogens.
Antibodies are secreted in the secondary lymphoid organs and in
bone marrow and find their way to the extracellular spaces.
During the course of an infection antibody effectiveness
improves steadily.
7. HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN CLASSES
1. IgG-Gamma (γ) heavy chains
Structure: Monomer
Percentage serum antibodies: 80%
Location: Blood, lymph, intestine
Half-life in serum: 23 days
Complement Fixation: Yes
Placental Transfer: Yes
Known Functions: Enhances phagocytosis ,neutralizes toxins and viruses.
Protects fetus and newborn, Compliment activation
8. 2. IgA-Alpha (α) heavy chains
Structure: Monomer, Dimer and Secretory
Percentage serum antibodies: 10-15%
Location: Secretions (tears, saliva, intestine, milk), blood and lymph. 40 mg of secretory
IgA /kg body weight is secreted through intestine
Half-life in serum: 6 days
Complement Fixation: No
Placental Transfer: No
Known Functions: Localized protection of mucosal surfaces. Provides immunity to
infant digestive tract.
9. 3. IgM-Mu (μ) heavy chains
Structure: Pentamer and monomer
Percentage serum antibodies: 5-10%
Location: Blood, lymph, B-cell surface (monomer)
Half-life in serum: 5 days
Complement Fixation: Yes
Placental Transfer: No
Known Functions: First antibodies produced during an infection. Effective against
microbes and agglutinating antigens.
10. 4. IgD-Delta (δ) heavy chains
Structure: Monomer
Percentage serum antibodies: 0.2%
Location: B-cell surface, blood, and lymph
Half-life in serum: 3 days
Complement Fixation: No
Placental Transfer: No
Known Functions: In serum function is unknown. On B-cell surface, initiate immune
response.
11. 5. IgE- Epsilon (ε) heavy chains
Structure: Monomer
Percentage serum antibodies: 0.002%
Location: Bound to mast cells and basophils throughout body.
Half-life in serum: 2 days
Complement Fixation: No
Placental Transfer: No
Known Functions: Allergic reactions. Possibly lysis of worms.
12. HUMAN IMMUNOGLOBULIN SUBCLASSES
IgG SUBCLASSES
Four subclass:-
IgG1-Gamma 1 (γ1) heavy chains
IgG2-Gamma 2 (γ2) heavy chains
IgG3-Gamma 3 (γ3) heavy chains
IgG4-Gamma 4 (γ4) heavy chains
13. IgA SUBCLASSES
Two subclasses:-
IgA1-Alpha 1 (α1) heavy chains
IgA2-Alpha 2 (α2) heavy chains
14. Immunoglobulins are classified on the basis of type of light chains.
Kappa (κ)
Lambda (λ)
--It has four subtypes:-
Lambda 2 (λ2)
Lambda 1 (λ1)
Lambda 3 (λ3)
Lambda 4 (λ4)
• Heterogeneity
Immunoglobulins considered as a population of molecules are normally very heterogeneous because they are
composed of different classes and subclasses each of which has different types and subtypes of light chains. In
addition, different immunoglobulin molecules can have different antigen binding properties because of different
VH and VL regions.
TYPES OF IMMUNOGLOBULINS
15. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is the major class of antibody molecule and one of the most abundant proteins in
the blood serum.
It has:-
2 Heavy chains
2 Light chains
Variable regions antigen binding
Constant regions
These two chains are linked by non-covalent and disulfide bonds into a complex of Mr 150,000.
The heavy chains of an IgG molecule interact at one end, then branch to interact separately with the light
chains, forming a Y-shaped molecule.
Each chain is made up of identifiable domains; some are constant in sequence and structure from one IgG
to the next, others are variable.
STRUCTURE OF IgG
16. The constant domains have a characteristic structure
known as the immunoglobulin fold, a well-conserved
structural motif in the all class of proteins.
There are three of these constant domains in each
heavy chain and one in each light chain.
The heavy and light chains also have one variable
domain each, in which most of the variability in amino
acid residue sequence is found.
The variable domains associate to create the antigen-
binding site.
18. STRUCTURE OF IgA
Serum IgA is a monomer but IgA found in secretions is a
dimer.
When IgA exits as a dimer, a J chain is associated with it and
also has another protein associated with it called the secretory
piece or T piece.
sIgA is sometimes referred to as 11S immunoglobulin.
The secretory piece helps IgA to be transported across
mucosa and also protects it from degradation in the
secretions.
19. STRUCTURE OF IgM
IgM normally exists as a pentamer (19S
immunoglobulin) but it can also exist as a monomer.
In the pentameric form all heavy chains are identical
and all light chains are identical.
Thus, the valence is theoretically 10. IgM has an extra
domain on the mu chain (CH4) and it has another
protein covalently bound via a S-S bond called the J
chain.
This chain functions in polymerization of the molecule
into a pentamer.
20. STRUCTURE of IgD
Secreted IgD is produced as a monomeric antibody with
two heavy chains of the delta (δ) class, and two Ig light
chains.
21. STRUCTURE of IgE
Monomers of IgE consist of two heavy chains (ε chain) and two light chains, with the ε chain containing 4
Ig-like constant domains (Cε1-Cε4).
IgE is typically the least abundant
isotype.
IgE also has an essential role in type I
hypersensitivity.
22. IMMUNOGLOBULIN SUPERFAMILY(IgSF)
Large and functionally diverse group of proteins that share a common structural feature, the Ig fold.
Comprised of individual domains of about 100 amino acids in length with a pair of conserved cysteine
residues forming a disulphide bond spaced some 50–70 amino acids apart.
Anti-parallel β-strands, stabilized by a single disulphide bond.
2% of genes fall into the IgSF in accordance with human genome sequence analysis.
IgSF molecules are broadly expressed by many cell types, and their ancient evolutionary origin testifies to
the remarkable stability and versatility of the Ig fold.
23. STRUCTURE OF THE IMMUNOGLOBULIN SUPERFAMILY DOMAINS
Consist of two β-sheets with a
total of 7 strands roughly arranged
to form a ‘Greek Key’ motif.
24. There are two variants of fundamental C Ig folds; C1 and C2 with difference in association of β –
strands.
Each strand consists of 5–10 amino acids with the
side chains of hydrophobic amino acids facing the
interior of the sandwich, and those of hydrophilic
amino acids facing outwards.
25. V-type Ig folds have two additional short β-
strands, than C-type Ig folds, designated C′ and
C′′ for a total of nine β-strands.
In C-type Ig folds cysteines are 55-60 amino acids
apart while in V-type Ig folds they are 65-75
amino acids apart.
26. FUNCTIONS OF IgSF
ANTIGEN RECOGNITION BY ANTIBODIES AND T-CELL
RECEPTORS.
CELLADHESION.
SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION.
27. ENGINEERING OF Ig DOMAINS
Expression of Ig domains on the surface of bacteriophage or yeast for selection of high-affinity
antibody or TCR reagents.
Engineering of catalytic enzymes supported on the Ig core (catalytic antibodies) and monoclonal
antibodies expressed in bacteria, yeast, insect cells, mammalian cells and even in plants such as
tobacco.
28. ANTIBODY AFFINITY
Measures the strength of interaction between an epitope and an antibody’s antigen binding site.
It is defined by the same basic thermodynamic principles that govern any reversible biomolecular
interaction.
High-affinity antibodies will bind a greater amount of antigen in a shorter period of time than low-
affinity antibodies.
Affinity of monoclonal antibodies can be measured accurately because they are homogeneous and
selective for a single epitope.
29. Gives a measure of the overall strength of an antibody-antigen complex.
Dependent on three major parameters:
Affinity of the antibody for the epitope.
Valency of both the antibody and antigen.
Structural arrangement of the parts that interact.
Multivalent nature of antibodies and multimeric interactions between antibody and antigen accounts
for stabilization of antigen-antibody complex.
ANTIBODY AVIDITY
30. ISOTYPES
Distinct forms of light or heavy chains which are present in all members of a species, encoded at
distinct genetic loci.
Kappa and lambda are isotypes of light chains.
Mu (μ), delta (δ), gamma-1 (δ1), etc. are isotypes of heavy chains. Encoded by the constant region
segments of the immunoglobulin gene which form the fc portion of an antibody.
Isotype expression reflects the maturation stage of a B cell. Naive B cells express IgM and IgD isotypes
with unmutated variable genes.
Other antibody isotypes (IgG1-4, IgA1-2, IgE) occurs via a process of class-switch recombination
(CSR) after antigen exposure.
31. ALTERNATE SPLICING IN B-CELLS
The simultaneous synthesis of IgM and IgD by a single B-cell is the only phenomena where a normal
cell simultaneously produces two types of immunoglobulins.
It also shows that the mu and delta chains are produced from the same chromosome, and not from the
two different allelic copies.
32. Relocation of already rearranged V/D/J complex from its original position near the Cμ gene to a position
close to one of the other heavy-chain C-regions.
Results in a new transcription unit and the synthesis of a heavy chain with same V-region but a new C-
region.
Does not change the specificity of antibody.
Class switching is triggered by cytokines; the isotype generated depends on which cytokines are present
in the B cell environment.
ISOTYPE SWITCHING
33.
34. WHY KNOWING THE ISOTYPE MATTERS?
Determination of immune response after immunization.
Determination of immunoglobulins deficiency disorder.
Assessment of optimum purification techniques.
35. Genetic variants within the C-region sequences of particular isotypes that are inherited in an allelic manner
("allelic type").
Different members of a species will therefore differ from one another with respect to which particular
alleles of a given isotype they received from their parents.
Thus allotype refers to the idea that each immunoglobulin has unique sequences particular to the
individual's genome that manifest in its constant region (normally).
Km1 and Km2 are allotypes of humans kappa chains; G1m(4) and G1m(17) are allotypes of human
gamma-1 chains.
The presence of particular allotypes, like isotypes, can be readily detected in those normal sera in which
they are present.
ALLOTYPES
36. IDIOTYPES
An antigenic specificity (epitope) which distinguishes a particular combination of VH and VL (the antigen
recognition site) from all others because of the shared characteristic between a group of immunoglobulin or T-
cell receptor (TCR) molecules based upon the antigen binding specificity and therefore structure of
their variable region.
The variable region of antigen receptors of T-cells (TCRs) and B-cells (immunoglobulins)
contain complementarity determining regions (CDRs) with unique amino acid sequences.
Unlike isotypes or allotypes, particular idiotypes can generally be detected (with very rare exceptions) only in
sera from myeloma patients.
37. Antibody idiotype is determined by:
Gene rearrangement.
Junctional diversity.
P-nucleotides (palindromic nucleotides at sites
of single-strand breaks).
N-nucleotides.
Somatic hyper mutations.
38. GENES BEHIND IMMUNOGLOBULINS
The immunoglobulin heavy locus on chromosome 14, containing 9 genes.
The immunoglobulin kappa (κ) locus on chromosome 2, containing 1 gene.
The immunoglobulin lambda (λ) locus on chromosome 22, containing 4 genes.
39. ANTIBODY DIVERSITY
Germ-Line Theory
Somatic Mutation Theory
Dreyer and Bennett’s Two-Gene Model
Multigene Organization of Immunoglobulin Genes
40. MULTIGENE ORGANIZATION OF IMMUNOGLOBULIN GENES
κ and λ light chains and the heavy chains are encoded by separate multigene families situated on different
chromosomes.
In germ-line DNA, each of these multigene families contains several coding sequences, called gene
segments, separated by noncoding regions.
Gene segments are rearranged by splicing of noncoding segments and the coding gene segments brought
together to form functional immunoglobulin genes.
kappa and lambda light-chain families contain L (leader), V (Variable), J (Junctional), and C (Constant)
gene segments.
The heavy-chain family contains these same families plus D (Diversity) region.
41. Lambda Chain Multigene Family
97 amino acids of the lambda chain variable region corresponded to the nucleotide sequence.
13 C-terminal amino acids of the variable region were not matching with the corresponding nucleotide
sequence.
39-base pair gene segment encoded the remaining 13 amino acid.
There are 31 functional V gene segments, 4 J segments and 7 C segments.
Kappa Chain Multigene Family
Forty V gene segments, five J gene segments and single C gene segment.
Contains 5’ upstream leader sequence.
42. Heavy Chain Multigene Family
Encoded by four gene segments.
An additional gene segment, D segment.
Encodes the amino acids with in the third complementarity determining region (CDR3).
In humans 51 VH gene segments have been identified which are located upstream from a cluster of 27
functional DH gene segments.
Six functional JH gene segment followed by a series of CH gene segment.
CH gene segments are arranged in a specific sequence in the order Cμ, Cδ, Cγ, Cε, Cα.
44. GENE REARRANGEMENT
Variable Region Gene Rearrangements
Occurs in bone marrow.
Undergoes in specific sequence.
Heavy chain variable region gene rearrange first then light chain.
Light Chain Gene Rearrangement
46. MECHANISM OF DNA REARRANGEMENTS
DNA Rearrangement by Recombination Signal Sequence (RSS)
Joining of Various Gene Segment by Recombinases
• Deletional Joining
• Inversional Joining
47. Recombination signal sequences (RSSs) are present in the flanking region of each germ-line V, D, and
J gene segment. One RSS is located 3’ end to each V gene segment and 5’ end to each J gene segment.
One RSS is present on the both sides of each D gene segment.
Provides signals for the recombination process that rearranges the gene.
Combination of seven base pair long palindromic sequences (heptamer) and a nine base pair long AT
rich conserved sequence (nanomer) with an intervening spacer DNA of either 12 base pairs or 23 base
pairs length.
These recombination sequences are recognized by specific recombinases.
DNA Rearrangement by Recombination Signal Sequence (RSS)
48.
49. Joining of Various Gene Segment by Recombinases
Takes place at the junctions between RSS and coding sequences.
Catalyzed by specific enzymes collectively called V(D)J recombinases.
Encoded by two genes (recombination activating genes) designated as RAG-1 and RAG-2.
Done by two methods:-
Deletional Joining
Inversional Joining
51. MECHANISM OF ANTIBODY DIVERSITY
Multiple germ-line gene segments
Combinatorial V(D)J joining
Junctional flexibility
P region and N region nucleotide addition
Somatic hypermutation
Combinatorial association of light and heavy chains
53. 3. Junctional flexibility
Joining of recombination signal sequence is precise
while the joining of the coding sequence is imprecise.
Produce various codons combinations leading to
change in amino acid sequence which is actually
coded by the original DNA.
Comes under the third complementarity determining
region (CDR3) in immunoglobulin heavy chain and
light chain DNA.
54. 4. P region and N region nucleotide addition
Production of short sequence nucleotides at
the end of the coding sequence during V-J
or V-DJ joining by the cleavage of the
single strand of DNA at the junction of a
variable region gene segment and signal
sequence.
Addition of complementary bases to this
strand gives P-Nucleotide addition
TdT addition which gives N-Nucleotide
addition.
55. 5. Somatic hypermutation
The variable region genes undergo point mutations on antigenic stimulation that further increases the
antibody diversity
Process by which additional antibody diversity generated in the rearranged variable region genes by
point mutations
Rearranged variable region genes located within a DNA sequence containing about 1500 nucleotides.
Frequency of somatic hypermutation (10-3 per base pair per generation) is around hundred thousand fold
higher than the spontaneous mutation rate (10-8 per base pair per generation) in other genes.
Mutations are nucleotide substitutions.
Occur throughout the VJ or VDJ segment and fall within the CDRs.
Exact mechanism of somatic hypermutation is not known.
56. 6. Combinatorial Association of Heavy and Light Chains
Possible combinations of heavy and light chains are therefore also contributed in the antibody diversity.
Human genome has the potential to generate 45000 heavy chain genes and 1100 light chains genes as a
result of variable region gene rearrangements.
If any of the heavy chain combines with any of the light chain, the potential combinations of heavy and
light chain variable genes will be 4.95 x 107.
Combination process is not completely random, because not all the variable gene segments are used at
the same frequency.
(The latter contain a hydrophobic transmembrane region.) Membrane-bound immunoglobulins are associated non-covalently with two accessory peptides, forming the B-cell antigen receptor complex. The first antigen receptors expressed by B cells are IgM and IgD. The receptor is a prototype of the antibody that the B cell is prepared to produce. The B cell receptor (BCR) can only bind antigens. It is the heterodimer of Ig alpha and Ig beta that enables the cell to transduce the signal and respond to the presence of antigens on the cell surface. The signal generated causes the growth and proliferation of the B cell and antibody production inside the plasma cell.
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kappa (κ) chain, encoded by the immunoglobulin kappa locus (IGK@) on chromosome 2.
lambda (λ) chain, encoded by the immunoglobulin lambda locus (IGL@) on chromosome 22.
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, which are produced from the same initial transcript following alternative splicing
Haplotype exclusion
Alternate splicing of mRNA also accounts for another important feature of immunoglobulin
expression, namely the choice of whether a secreted versus a membrane-bound form of Ig is
produced. All classes of Ig can be produced either as membrane-bound molecules expressed
on the surface of B-cells, or as secreted molecules released into the serum or extracellular
space. This difference is determined by which of two alternate exons is selected to be present
at the 3' end of the heavy chain mRNA, which in turn depends on alternate mRNA splicing.
Regulation of such mRNA splicing is therefore an important element in the differentiation of
the B-cell lineage.
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This is because any particular idiotype will be represented only at extremely low levels among the many thousands of kinds of combining sites present in serum immunoglobulin, even in specific immune responses.
A group of V gene segments is the first group, located 5’ to the others, with each segment being preceded by a short L gene sequence that codes for a leader sequence that leads the heavy or light chain through the endoplasmic reticulum but is cleaved from the nascent polypeptide before assembly of the finished product. Each V gene segment is separated from the next by a noncoding sequence called an intron. This same arrangement is demonstrated in the other multigene families. A number of D, J, and C gene segments are separated from each other by an intron sequence.
separate 39-bp gene segment is known as J segment
5’ V segment and 3’ J segment
In humans lambda locus contains many V, J and C pseudogenes, a defective gene that is incapable of encoding protein; such genes are indicated with the psi symbol (ψ).
Leroy Hood and his colleagues proposed that a third germ-line gene segment must join the VH and JH gene segments to encode the entire variable region of the heavy chain
In humans, any of the functional Vλ genes can combine with any of the four functional Jλ -Cλ combinations
Rearrangement of variable region DNA segments leads to the production of a functional gene in both heavy and light chain. This rearrangement leads to antigenic specificity of the antibody. The joining of V gene segment to C gene segment is a posttranscriptional process and takes place by RNA splicing.
RSS are a combination of seven base pair long palindromic sequences (heptamer) and a nine base pair long AT rich conserved sequence (nanomer) with an intervening spacer DNA of either 12 base pairs or 23 base pairs length (Fig.5a). Since the 12 base pair length and 23 base pair length correspond to approximately one turn and two turns of the DNA helix; for this reason the sequences are called one-turn recombination signal sequence and two-urn recombination signal sequences. These recombination sequences are recognized by specific recombinases.
The RAG-1 and RAG-2 proteins and the enzyme terminal deoxynucleotidyl
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The RAG-1 and RAG-2 proteins and the enzyme terminal deoxynucleotidyl
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transferase (TdT) are the only lymphoid-specific gene products that have been involved in V(D)J rearrangement.
Here only the functional gene segments have been listed. The genome contains additional segments that are incapable of rearrangement or contain stop codons or both
comes under the third complementarity determining region (CDR3) in immunoglobulin heavy chain and light chain DNA. Since CDR3 often makes a major contribution to antigen binding site, amino acid changes by junctional flexibility are important in the antibody diversity.