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Intelligent Weapons: The Antibodies

despite all the technology at their disposal. The antibodies produced in
the laboratory environment are either derived from antibody samples tak-
en from the human body, or the bodies of other living beings.

Antibody Classes

We earlier stated that antibodies are a type of protein. These proteins,
functioning in the defence of the body within the immune operation, are
called "immune globulin" (a type of protein) and designated as "Ig".
The most characteristic proteins of the defence system, the immune
globulin molecules bind to the antigens to inform other immune cells of
the existence of the antigen or to start the destructive chain reactions of
the war.

IgG (Immune Globulin G): IgG is the most common antibody. Its
development takes only a few days, while its life span ranges from a few
weeks to several years. IgGs circulate in the body and are mainly present
in the blood, lymphatic system, and intestine. They circulate in the blood-
stream, directly target the invader, and latch on to it as soon as they detect
it. They have a strong antibacterial and antigen-destroying effect. They
protect the body against bacteria and viruses, and neutralize the acidic

property of toxins (poisons).
Additionally, the IgG may squeeze itself between cells, and eliminate
the bacteria and micro-organic invaders that have infiltrated to the cells
and the skin. Due their above-mentioned ability and small size, they can
enter the placenta of a pregnant woman and protect an undefended foe-
tus against possible infections.
If antibodies were not created with this characteristic which permits
them to penetrate the placenta, the unborn child in the mother’s womb
would be unprotected against microbes. It would be under the threat of

death even before it was born. For this reason, the antibodies of the moth-
er protect the embryo against the enemies until the time of birth.
IgA (Immune Globulin A): These antibodies are present in sensitive