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Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a type of antibody that has been found only in mammals. IgE is synthesised by plasma cells. IgE has an essential role in type I hypersensitivity (allergy) which includes allergic diseases, such as allergic asthma, sinusitis, allergic rhinitis, food allergies, and specific types of chronic urticaria and atopic dermatitis.

An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Antibodies are secreted by B lymphocytes of the adaptive immune system, mostly by differentiated B cells called plasma cells. Lymphocyte is a type of WBC. Hence, Antibody is formed by WBC.

Globulins are immune molecules that are produced by the immune system in response to the invasion of the body of agents that are perceived by the system as being foreign. Gamma globulins belong to the class of globulins. Most significant globulins are immunoglobulins. Gamma globulins are synthesized in cells of the immune system known as lymphocytes, lymph nodes, lymph and plasma cells. 

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is a type of antibody., representing approximately 75% of serum antibodies in humans, IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation. The primary immunoglobulin of the newborn is the maternal IgG as this is the only immunoglobulin to cross the placental barrier. Hence, IgG is the immunoglobulin which is found in the serum of newborn babies.

Antibodies bind antigens through weak chemical interactions, and bonding is essentially non-covalent. Electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonds, van der Waals forces, and hydrophobic interactions are all known to be involved depending on the interaction sites.

An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig) is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Antibodies or immunoglobulins provides resistance against disease by neutralising antigens which are responsible for the disease. Antibodies are secreted by B-lymphocytes, mostly by differentiated B cells called plasma cells.

Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is one of several forms of the antibody that are produced by vertebrates. IgM is the largest antibody, and it is the first antibody to appear in the response to initial exposure to an antigen. Spleen and plasma cells are the major sites of specific IgM production. IgM antibodies do not pass across the human placenta.

An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin is a large, Y-shaped protein which is produced mainly by plasma cells and it is used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses. Antibodies are secreted by B lymphocytes of the adaptive immune system, mostly by differentiated B cells called plasma cells. 

Antibodies are produced by specialized white blood cells called B lymphocytes/ B-cells. When an antigen binds to the B-cell surface, it stimulates the B cell to divide and mature into a group of identical cells called a clone. The mature B cells,called plasma cells, secrete millions of antibodies into the bloodstream and lymphatic system. Hence antibodies are secreted from lymphocytes.

Immunoglobulin A is an antibody that plays a crucial role in the immune function of mucous membranes. The amount of IgA produced in association with mucosal membranes is greater than all other types of antibody combined. It is the main immunoglobulin found in mucous secretions, including tears, saliva, sweat, colostrum and secretions from the genitourinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, prostate and respiratory epithelium. It is also found in small amounts in the blood. Hence it provides immunity to the digestive tract as it is made up of a mucous membrane.