Background
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Like IgG1, IgG3 activates complement and has an affinity for fc receptors, thus IgG1 and IgG3 are the more effective of the IgG subclasses. An IgG3 deficiency is associated with Wiscott-Aldrich disease, systemic lupus erythematosus, juvenile diabetes mellitus, and peridontal infections. IgG anti-viral antibodies are restricted to IgG subclasses 1 and 3, with IgG3 antibodies being the first to appear in response to infection. Synonyms: Human IgG3 Whole Molecule, Immunoglobulin G3 Protein.
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