What's the Difference Between Antibody and Immunoglobulin?

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Antibodies are a subset of immunoglobulins, which are plasma proteins involved in immune responses. Immunoglobulins include various classes, such as IgA, IgM, IgE, and IgG, each serving different functions in the immune system. The terms isotype, allotype, and idiotype refer to variations within immunoglobulins, with isotypes representing different classes, allotypes indicating genetic variations, and idiotypes reflecting unique antigen-binding sites. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for comprehending immune function and response. Overall, antibodies are specific types of immunoglobulins essential for targeting pathogens.
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HELP! Antibody vs Immunoglobulin

HELP!
Anyone here know what is the differences between antibody and immunoglobulin?

And also the immunoglobulin variant (isotype, allotype and idiotype), please please please help to explain for me with an example...

THANKS VERY MUCH ^_^
 
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Immunoglobulins are plasma proteins and antibodies are a group of plasma proteins. antibodies are therefore a type of immunoglobulin.

there are different classes of antibodies. you have Ig A (immunoglobulin A), Ig M, Ig E and Ig G.
 

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