Protein G

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009578",
  "term": "Protein G",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A bacterial cell wall protein isolated from Group G Streptococcus, which binds to the Fc region of mammalian immunoglobulins, particularly IgG. Similar to protein A, it is used extensively in laboratory applications for antibody purification, detection, and immobilization. Protein G exhibits a broader binding specificity for IgG subclasses compared to protein A.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "Fc fragment",
    "immunoglobulin G",
    "protein A"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1236 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/protein-g/"
}