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> Also known as [[immunoglobulins]] (Ig), antibodies are specialized proteins produced by [[Blood|white blood cells]] that circulate in the blood recognizing and binding to foreign proteins, microorganisms or toxins in order to neutralize them. They are a critical part of the immune response.

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Definition

Also known as immunoglobulins (Ig), antibodies are specialized proteins produced by white blood cells that circulate in the blood recognizing and binding to foreign proteins, microorganisms or toxins in order to neutralize them. They are a critical part of the immune response.

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