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GAMMA GLOBULIN [1 record]

Record 1 2004-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Immunology
DEF

A protein fraction of the blood serum which contains the antibodies against certain bacteria or viruses. It can be prepared in a concentrated form and can be used to give protection against infection.

OBS

Gamma globulin came to be used as a synonym of "immunoglobulin" or "immune globulin". This usage is imprecise.

Key term(s)
  • immune globulin
  • immune gamma globulin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Immunologie
DEF

Protéine du plasma sanguin appartenant à la famille des immunoglobulines (anticorps) et utilisée en thérapeutique pour renforcer une immunité déficiente.

Key term(s)
  • globuline gamma
  • globuline-gamma

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Inmunología
OBS

Anticuerpo predominante en la sangre.

OBS

La inmunoglobulina [Ig] es una proteína producida por las células plasmáticas para atacar a un antígeno. Hay cinco clases de inmunoglobulinas: IgA, IgD, IgM, IgE, IgG.

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