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What are the subclasses of immunoglobulin G (IgG)?

Posted July 31, 2024


Answer

Immunoglobulin G (IgG) is divided into four subclasses - IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4. They are differentiated based on molecular weight, size of the hinge region, antigenic differences in structure of the heavy chain, and position of interchain disulfide bonds. 

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