Immunoglobulin M (pentameric IgM). IgM are the first antibodies to appear during an infection.


Immunoglobulin M (pentameric IgM). IgM are the first antibodies to appear during an infection. Detection of IgM is often used in the diagnosis of infectious disease. Surface representation, based on backbone atoms only. Coloring: yellow heavy chains, sand light chains, red J chain.


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