Antibodies

Overview

Antibodies are an essential part of the immune system, playing a crucial role in protecting the body from foreign invaders, including viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are Y-shaped proteins that are produced by B-cells in response to exposure to foreign substances. Antibodies bind to specific antigens on invading pathogens, acting as a sort of lock-and-key mechanism to neutralize or eliminate the threat. This binding triggers a series of immune responses, including the activation of other immune cells and the production of more antibodies. There are five classes of antibodies, each with distinct properties and functions. IgG antibodies are the most common and provide long-term immunity, while IgM antibodies are the first to be produced in response to an infection. IgA antibodies are found in the lining of the respiratory and digestive tracts and provide localized immunity, while IgE antibodies are involved in allergic reactions. IgD antibodies have an unclear role but are thought to be involved in the initial stages of B-cell activation. Antibodies are also used in medicine for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Antibody tests can detect the presence of specific antibodies in the blood, indicating past or current infections. Monoclonal antibodies, which are designed to target specific antigens, are used to treat a range of diseases, including cancer and autoimmune disorders. Overall, antibodies are a critical component of the immune system and play a vital role in protecting the body from infection and disease.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 25 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

• Effect of vitamin D status on a disintegrin-like and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type 1 motif 13 (ADAMTS13) and interleukin 6 in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia
  Dina Ashraf Abdelhady et al. · 2025 · European Journal of Medical Research
• Effect of vitamin D status on a disintegrin-like and metalloprotease with thrombospondin type 1 motif 13 (ADAMTS13) and interleukin 6 in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia
  2025 · European journal of medical research
• Results of haploidentical transplant in patients with donor-specific antibodies: a survey on behalf of the Spanish Group of Hematopoietic Transplant and Cell Therapy
  2023 · Frontiers in Immunology
• Results of haploidentical transplant in patients with donor-specific antibodies: a survey on behalf of the Spanish Group of Hematopoietic Transplant and Cell Therapy
  R. Bailén et al. · 2023 · Frontiers in Immunology
• Dopamine D2 and Serotonin 5-HT1A Dimeric Receptor-Binding Monomeric Antibody scFv as a Potential Ligand for Carrying Drugs Targeting Selected Areas of the Brain
  2022 · Biomolecules
• Dopamine D2 and Serotonin 5-HT1A Dimeric Receptor-Binding Monomeric Antibody scFv as a Potential Ligand for Carrying Drugs Targeting Selected Areas of the Brain
  Agata Kowalik et al. · 2022 · Biomolecules
• Development of a New Polymeric Nanocarrier Dedicated to Controlled Clozapine Delivery at the Dopamine D2-Serotonin 5-HT1A Heteromers
  2021 · Polymers
• Generating Accurate Caption Units for Figure Captioning
  2021 ·

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