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IgA

Can occur as monomers or polymers


Predominantly in the intestinal tract


Defends by adhering to antigens

3 things: structure, location, mode of action

IgD

Monomer


Unknown function

Structure. Function?

IgE

Small concentrations in blood


Protects against parasites


Implicated in allergic response

3 things: location, function, malfunction

IgM

5 Y subunits attached to J subunit


Most effective vs microorganisms


First responder to antigens

3 things: structure, function, order

IgG

Most common Ig


Equally distributed between blood and extravascular fluid

Frequency, location