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Immunoglobulin M

A class of immunoglobulin bearing mu chains (IMMUNOGLOBULIN MU-CHAINS). IgM can fix COMPLEMENT. The name comes from its high molecular weight and originally was called a macroglobulin.

Year introduced: 2002(1973)

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Tree Number(s): D12.776.124.486.485.114.619.574, D12.776.124.790.651.114.619.574, D12.776.377.715.548.114.619.574

MeSH Unique ID: D007075

Entry Terms:

  • Gamma Globulin, 19S
  • 19S Gamma Globulin
  • IgM
  • IgM Antibody
  • Antibody, IgM
  • IgM1
  • IgM2

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