Immunoglobulin Fc fragment, molecular model

  • T.Blundell & N Campillo
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Immunoglobulin Fc fragment, molecular model. T.Blundell & N Campillo. CC0 1.0 Universal. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Fab (fragment antigen binding) fragments of antibody are produced when antibody molecules are cleaved with proteolytic enzymes. The action of papain produces an Fc fragment (so called because it readily crystallises). This model shows an immunoglobulin Fc fragment.

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