Immunoglobulin M, or IgM for short, is a basic antibody that is produced by B cells. IgM is by far the physically largest antibody in the human circulatory system. It is the first antibody to appear in response to initial exposure to an antigen. The spleen is the major site of specific IgM production. ==Structure and function== IgM forms polymers ...
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<immunology> An immunoglobulin M molecule (970 kD) is built up from five immunoglobulin G type monomers joined together, with the assistance of J chains, to form a cyclic pentamer. ... Immunoglobulin M binds complement and a single molecule bound to a cell surface can lyse that cell. Immunoglobulin M is usually produced first in an immune res...
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Immunoglobulin M: Abbreviated IgM. A major class of immunoglobulins. IgM includes the antibodies that are usually produced first in an immune response and are later replaced by other types of antibodies.
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n] - one of the five major classes of immunoglobulins
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(IgM) A class of immunoglobulin and is the third most common immunoglobulin in serum. IgM is the first class of immunoglobulin that is made by immune cells when stimulated by antigen.
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