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INMUNOGLOBULINA [8 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 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antibody
1, record 2, English, antibody
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Ab 2, record 2, English, Ab
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A protein that is produced in response to the introduction of an antigen in an organism and that plays a role in the immune response against this antigen. 3, record 2, English, - antibody
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For some authors, the term "immunoglobulin" is synonymous with the term "antibody." However, while all antibodies are immunoglobulins, not all immunoglobulins are antibodies. 4, record 2, English, - antibody
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- anticorps
1, record 2, French, anticorps
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Ac 2, record 2, French, Ac
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protéine qui est sécrétée en réponse à un antigène introduit dans un organisme et qui participe à la réponse immunitaire contre cet antigène. 3, record 2, French, - anticorps
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs considèrent le terme «immunoglobuline» comme synonyme du terme «anticorps». Toutefois, tous les anticorps sont des immunoglobulines, mais les immunoglobulines ne sont pas toutes des anticorps. 4, record 2, French, - anticorps
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- anticuerpo
1, record 2, Spanish, anticuerpo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina 2, record 2, Spanish, inmunoglobulina
correct, feminine noun
- Ig 3, record 2, Spanish, Ig
correct, feminine noun
- Ig 3, record 2, Spanish, Ig
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proteína producida por el sistema inmunitario para luchar específicamente contra un antígeno, que es una sustancia ajena al cuerpo. 4, record 2, Spanish, - anticuerpo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El anticuerpo se combina en forma específica con el antígeno que estimuló su producción con el objeto de inactivarlo o neutralizarlo, o bien marcarlo para su destrucción por otras células del sistema inmune. Un anticuerpo en particular sólo actúa contra un antígeno en particular. 5, record 2, Spanish, - anticuerpo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Responsable de proteger la superficie de las mucosas. Se localiza en los fluidos del cuerpo como lágrimas y saliva, y en los sistemas respiratorio, gástrico, urinario y reproductivo. 5, record 2, Spanish, - anticuerpo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- intravenous immunoglobulin
1, record 3, English, intravenous%20immunoglobulin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IVIG 1, record 3, English, IVIG
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- intravenous immune globulin 2, record 3, English, intravenous%20immune%20globulin
correct
- IVIG 2, record 3, English, IVIG
correct
- IVIG 2, record 3, English, IVIG
- immune globulin IV 2, record 3, English, immune%20globulin%20IV
correct
- IGIV 2, record 3, English, IGIV
correct
- IGIV 2, record 3, English, IGIV
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An injectable solution containing human antibodies (proteins) that provides immunity. 3, record 3, English, - intravenous%20immunoglobulin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The immunoglobulins are collected from the pooled blood (the plasma fraction) of many individuals, then tested and treated to prevent the transmission of hepatitis virus or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV or AIDS virus). As replacement therapy, they help to prevent or reduce the severity of certain infections in patients with primary immunodeficiencies. 3, record 3, English, - intravenous%20immunoglobulin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline intraveineuse
1, record 3, French, immunoglobuline%20intraveineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de fractionnement du plasma injectable par voie intraveineuse. 2, record 3, French, - immunoglobuline%20intraveineuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces immunoglobulines, protéines solubles auxquelles on réserve le nom d'anticorps, sont sécrétées par les plasmocytes, forme terminale de différenciation des lymphocytes B. 2, record 3, French, - immunoglobuline%20intraveineuse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
intraveineuse : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 3, French, - immunoglobuline%20intraveineuse
Record 3, Key term(s)
- immunoglobuline intra-veineuse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Inyecciones, intubación y transfusiones (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina intravenosa
1, record 3, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20intravenosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tratamiento que consiste en la administración de inmunoglobulina por vía venosa. 1, record 3, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20intravenosa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- immunoglobulin D
1, record 4, English, immunoglobulin%20D
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- IgD 1, record 4, English, IgD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The class of immunoglobulin which is found on the surface of B lymphocytes. 1, record 4, English, - immunoglobulin%20D
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline D
1, record 4, French, immunoglobuline%20D
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IgD 1, record 4, French, IgD
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immunoglobuline sérique qui représente l'une des deux classes majeures des Ig de membrane sur les cellules B et joue un rôle important comme récepteur de l'antigène. 1, record 4, French, - immunoglobuline%20D
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina D
1, record 4, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20D
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clase de anticuerpos que se encuentra en baja concentración del suero sanguíneo. La principal función de la IgD parece ser [la de] receptora de antígeno en los linfocitos B maduros. 2, record 4, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20D
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- immunoglobulin E
1, record 5, English, immunoglobulin%20E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IgE 1, record 5, English, IgE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the five class of antibodies produced by the immune B cells. 2, record 5, English, - immunoglobulin%20E
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline E
1, record 5, French, immunoglobuline%20E
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IgE 1, record 5, French, IgE
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En [réponse à une allergie] l'organisme produit anormalement des anticorps IgE (immunoglobuline E) qui sont gardés en mémoire afin de se diriger contre l'allergène lors d'une autre rencontre. 1, record 5, French, - immunoglobuline%20E
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina E
1, record 5, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20E
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IgE 1, record 5, Spanish, IgE
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clase de anticuerpos que intervienen en la inmunidad antiparasitaria y en las alergías. 1, record 5, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20E
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- immunoglobulin A
1, record 6, English, immunoglobulin%20A
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- IgA 1, record 6, English, IgA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The class of immunoglobulin which is secreted in saliva, mucus, and other external secretions and reacts with viruses, bacteria, and other antigens to protect epithelial cells. 1, record 6, English, - immunoglobulin%20A
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline A
1, record 6, French, immunoglobuline%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IgA 1, record 6, French, IgA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Famille d'immunoglobuline qui est largement prédominante dans les sécrétions où elle joue un rôle primordial dans les défenses de l'organisme contre les agressions externes. On la retrouve principalement dans la salive, les larmes, le tractus gastro-intestinal, les sécrétions nasales, bronchiques, et la glande mammaire. 1, record 6, French, - immunoglobuline%20A
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina A
1, record 6, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IgA 1, record 6, Spanish, IgA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inmunoglobulina responsable de proteger la superficie de las mucosas. Se localiza en los fluidos del cuerpo como lágrimas y saliva, y en los sistemas respiratorio, gástrico, urinario y reproductivo. 1, record 6, Spanish, - inmunoglobulina%20A
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Immunology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gamma globulin
1, record 7, English, gamma%20globulin
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- gammaglobulin 2, record 7, English, gammaglobulin
correct
- human gamma globulin 3, record 7, English, human%20gamma%20globulin
correct
- HGG 3, record 7, English, HGG
correct
- HGG 3, record 7, English, HGG
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - gamma%20globulin
Record number: 7, 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 7, English, - gamma%20globulin
Record 7, Key term(s)
- immune globulin
- immune gamma globulin
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Immunologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gammaglobuline
1, record 7, French, gammaglobuline
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gamma-globuline 2, record 7, French, gamma%2Dglobuline
correct, feminine noun
- gamma globuline humaine 3, record 7, French, gamma%20globuline%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
- HGG 4, record 7, French, HGG
correct
- HGG 4, record 7, French, HGG
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, 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 7, French, - gammaglobuline
Record 7, Key term(s)
- globuline gamma
- globuline-gamma
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Inmunología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- gammaglobulina
1, record 7, Spanish, gammaglobulina
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina G 1, record 7, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20G
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Anticuerpo predominante en la sangre. 1, record 7, Spanish, - gammaglobulina
Record number: 7, 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 7, Spanish, - gammaglobulina
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
- Biotechnology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- monoclonal immunoglobulin 1, record 8, English, monoclonal%20immunoglobulin
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
M component : an increased concentration of a structurally homogenous protein in serum or urine appearing as a sharp spike in the beta or gamma globulin region on protein electrophoresis. The protein is in most cases a monoclonal immunoglobulin heavy chain or heavy chain fragment, or a monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain or light chain fragment, either alone or with monoclonal immunoglobulin containing the same light chain. 2, record 8, English, - monoclonal%20immunoglobulin
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- immunoglobuline monoclonale
1, record 8, French, immunoglobuline%20monoclonale
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immunoglobuline migrant à un pic étroit et homogène à l'électrophorèse des protéines, et qui est caractéristique de certaines proliférations malignes lymphocytaires (macroglobulinémie de Waldenstrom) ou plasmocytaires (myélomes), bien qu'elles puissent également exister à l'état isolé sans prolifération sous-jacente décelable. Ce pic est constitué de molécules toutes identiques (même chaîne lourde ou légère) qui proviennent, pense-t-on, de la prolifération d'un seul clone plasmocytaire. 2, record 8, French, - immunoglobuline%20monoclonale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
- Biotecnología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- inmunoglobulina monoclonal
1, record 8, Spanish, inmunoglobulina%20monoclonal
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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