Immunoglobulin M (IgM): Structure and Properties
Properties This type of immunoglobulin accounts or constitutes 5-10% of total serum immunoglobulin in adults. The serum concentration is 5-2 mg per 100 ml. The half-life of IgM is about 5 days. It can be produced in a T-independent manner. Monomeric IgM has molecular weight of 180,000 Da which is expressed as membrane bound antibody … Read more