Uses
Anti-Mouse IgG (Fc specific) antibody produced in goat has been used in enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), immunofluorescence analysis/fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS) analysis.
General Description
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) belongs to the immunoglobulin family and is a widely expressed serum antibody. A immunoglobulin has two heavy chains and two light chains connected by a disulfide bond. It is a glycoprotein. IgG is a major class of immunoglobulin. It consists of five immunoglobulin classes- IgM, IgG, IgA, IgD and IgE. Mouse IgG is further divided into five classes- IgG1, IgG2a, IgG2b and IgG3.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Immunoglobulin G (IgG) participates in hypersensitivity type II and type III reactions. It mainly helps in immune defense. IgG helps in opsonization, complement fixation and antibody dependent cell mediated cytotoxicity.
