Type of protein that helps the body fight infection
A blood protein that plays a major role in the process of immunity. Sometimes the term "gamma globulin" refers to a whole group of blood proteins that are known as antibodies or immunoglobulins (Ig). Most often, however, it applies to a particular immunoglobulin, designated as IgG, believed to be the most abundant type of antibody in the body.
Consists of serum proteins with antibody activity.
A protein formed in the blood. Effects ability to resist infections. Some MS patients have increased gamma globulin in spinal fluid.
a concentrated solution of antibody given through a vein to fight infections, e.g. Measles in patients with low resistance.
a plasma protein containing the immunoglobulins that are responsible for immune responses
Blood proteins that carry antibody activity. White blood cells in MS plaques make gamma globulins that may be found in the spinal fluid. Increased percentage of gamma gloublin, and presence of oligoclonal gamma globulin bands are characteristic of the spinal fluid in MS. - A protein fraction of the blood serum which contains many different kinds of antibodies. - A family of antibodies that is increased in the spinal fluid of many, but not all, people with multiple sclerosis.
A protein based antibody made from pooled human plasma. Gamma globulin can be used to immunize many conditions including measles, poliomyelitis, chickenpox, serum hepatitis (following transfusion), hepatitis A, agammaglobulinemia, and hpogammaglobulinemia.
A major class of immunoglobulins found in the blood, including many of the most common antibodies circulating in the blood. Also called immunoglobulin G (IgG).
An antibody, carried in the blood, which provides immunity against certain infectious diseases, e.g. measles. Formerly, it was given to pregnant mothers who were exposed to or developed rubella (German measles). Inoculation of teenage girls as a preventative measure against rubella is now the preferred approach. Also used in the prevention of Rhesus incompatibility. (See Rhesus Factor)
Component of blood serum (plasma) containing antibodies. (sometimes abbreviated as IgG)
a plasma protein derivatives used to fight infection.
One of the proteins in blood serum that contains antibodies. Passive immunizing agents obtained from pooled human plasma. See Globulins, Immunoglobulins.
a substance prepared from blood that carries antibodies to most common infections; also used in immunisations
The portion of the plasma that contains antibodies.
A class of protein components of the blood containing antibodies effective in defending the body from certain micro-organisms.
A type of blood protein that includes antibodies. Gamma globulins can be extracted from donated blood and used to prevent or treat infections (such as measles or hepatitis).
A specific proteins found in normal human serum and human CSF which are increased in the CSF in 70-80% of persons with multiple sclerosis. These proteins are antibodies.
Plasma protein derivatives collected for use against infection.
A protein found in the blood that helps fight infection.
Blood protein that contains most antibodies. Used in the temporary prevention of hepatitis and as treatment for disorders with antibody deficiencies.
Gamma globulins, or Ig's, are a class of proteins in the blood, identified by their position after serum protein electrophoresis. The most significant gamma globulins are antibodies.