Immunoglobulin Y

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005683",
  "term": "Immunoglobulin Y",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A class of antibody found in birds, reptiles, and amphibians, functionally equivalent to mammalian immunoglobulin G (IgG). It is the major antibody transferred from a hen to the egg yolk, providing passive immunity to the developing embryo and hatchling. Unlike mammalian IgG, IgY does not bind protein A or protein G and does not activate mammalian complement.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1187 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/immunoglobulin-y/"
}