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IGM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immunoglobulin M
1, record 1, English, immunoglobulin%20M
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IgM 2, record 1, English, IgM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- IgM antibody 3, record 1, English, IgM%20antibody
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] large pentameric immunoglobulin [molecule] (five linked subunits), largely confined to plasma [that is] produced early in response to infecting organisms ... 4, record 1, English, - immunoglobulin%20M
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Immunologie
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline M
1, record 1, French, immunoglobuline%20M
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IgM 2, record 1, French, IgM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anticorps IgM 3, record 1, French, anticorps%20IgM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les IgM sont des immunoglobulines sécrétées lors du premier contact de l'organisme avec un antigène. Leur affinité pour l'antigène est plus faible que celle des IgG. 4, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La principale caractéristique structurale des IgM réside dans l'existence de 2 formes moléculaires distinctes : 1) une forme monomère [...] 2) une forme pentamère [...] 5, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La présence d'anticorps IgM [dirigés] contre le virus de l'hépatite A (anti-VHA), qui peut durer trois mois, permet de diagnostiquer une infection aiguë. 6, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IgM: Ce terme figure dans l'article «immunoglobuline» du Larousse médical. 7, record 1, French, - immunoglobuline%20M
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Inmunología
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina M
1, record 1, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20M
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IgM 1, record 1, Spanish, IgM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clase de anticuerpos producidos por el cuerpo como respuesta inicial a un antígeno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20M
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si la IgM se produce en respuesta a una vacuna, una vacuna de refuerzo producirá un "cambio" de IgM sobre todo a [la] inmunoglobulina G. 1, record 1, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20M
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gamma globulin
1, record 2, English, gamma%20globulin
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gammaglobulin 2, record 2, English, gammaglobulin
correct
- human gamma globulin 3, record 2, English, human%20gamma%20globulin
correct
- HGG 3, record 2, English, HGG
correct
- HGG 3, record 2, English, HGG
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - gamma%20globulin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gamma globulin came to be used as a synonym of "immunoglobulin" or "immune globulin". This usage is imprecise. 4, record 2, English, - gamma%20globulin
Record 2, Key term(s)
- immune globulin
- immune gamma globulin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gammaglobuline
1, record 2, French, gammaglobuline
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gamma-globuline 2, record 2, French, gamma%2Dglobuline
correct, feminine noun
- gamma globuline humaine 3, record 2, French, gamma%20globuline%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
- HGG 4, record 2, French, HGG
correct
- HGG 4, record 2, French, HGG
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine du plasma sanguin appartenant à la famille des immunoglobulines (anticorps) et utilisée en thérapeutique pour renforcer une immunité déficiente. 1, record 2, French, - gammaglobuline
Record 2, Key term(s)
- globuline gamma
- globuline-gamma
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Inmunología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gammaglobulina
1, record 2, Spanish, gammaglobulina
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina G 1, record 2, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20G
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anticuerpo predominante en la sangre. 1, record 2, Spanish, - gammaglobulina
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 2, Spanish, - gammaglobulina
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