pentameric IgM immunoglobulin complex

I. Literature review

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Namepentameric IgM immunoglobulin complex
IDGO_0071756
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

pentameric IgM antibody

Description

A circulating form of IgM consisting of a pentamer of IgM core units with a single J chain polypeptide.

Comment

Note that an IgM immunoglobulin complex has the function of antigen binding if a suitable antigen is available.

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