IgG's high abundance makes it the principal component of the humoral immune system, which relies on antibodies (immunoglobulins) present in extracellular fluids to neutralize pathogens.

particularly in conditions where immune system overactivity can cause damage, such as in certain neurodegenerative diseases. More information: Samuel Rommelaere et al, A humoral stress response ...

two interactive lymphocyte arms are a fundamental feature of the adaptive immune system that was selected to provide balance and self-regulation. Effective cellular and humoral immune responses by ...

A specialized protein produced by the immune system that helps destroy disease-causing organisms. An antibody is a component of humoral immunity. Antibodies can be effective defenders against both ...

Induces potent and long-lasting immune responses to defined antigens or whole pathogens (particles), mainly through the ...

shifts immune response towards a humoral response. Estrogen has multiple actions in the immune system, creating clear gender-related differences in immune response in men and women. Estrogen ...