Science, Maths & Technology
COVID-19: Immunology, vaccines and epidemiology
...C domains). The hinge confers segmental flexibility. [Diagram of (a) IgM pentamer and (b) IgA a dimer.] Figure 10 (a) IgM is a pentamer of the basic four-chain immunoglobulin structure whereas (b) IgA is a dimer. In Figure 10, each molecule is joined by an extra joining (J) chain. When IgA is secreted, it has an additional chain, the secretory component. (Note:...