What is Antibodies

What is functions of Antibodies

Antibodies are proteins that the immune system produces in response to foreign substances, such as bacteria or viruses. They play a key role in defending the body against infection and disease by binding to specific antigens on invading organisms, allowing them to be identified by other parts of the immune system so they can be destroyed. Antibodies also serve an important function for vaccines: when vaccinated person is exposed to a virus, their antibodies will recognize it and help mount an effective defense before symptoms have time to develop.

Functiona of Antibodies

The main function of antibodies is to identify and destroy foreign or enemy cells in the body. Antibodies are proteins produced by white blood cells in response to a virus, bacteria, or other substance that could be potentially harmful for the organism. 

They act as a warning system, alerting your immune system when it detects unfamiliar material that needs further investigation. Antibodies can also help neutralize toxins released from invading microbes and some types even play a role in inflammation by stimulating the release of chemicals which attract more immune cells into the area so they can join the fight against invaders. 

Some immunoglobulins attach themselves directly onto an antigen (a toxin or foreign particle) to prevent its spread throughout other areas within your body while others coat pathogens like viruses which disrupts their ability to infect healthy host cells. 

Additionally, antibody-mediated immunity involves B-cells – these specialised lymphocytes produce millions of copies of antibodies known as clones during each infection process targeting different offending antigens one at a time until resolved successfully!