Heavy chain

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005152",
  "term": "Heavy chain",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "One of the two types of polypeptide chains that make up an antibody molecule, larger than the light chain. Each antibody typically consists of two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains. The heavy chains determine the antibody's class (e.g., IgG, IgM) and contribute to antigen binding and effector functions.",
  "synonyms": [
    "H-chain"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Fc fragment",
    "Fd fragment"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1173 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/heavy-chain/"
}