Are immunoglobulins antibodies?
Disease description:
Hello doctor, may I ask whether immunoglobulin is an antibody? Recently, a family member underwent chemotherapy, and the doctor recommended administering immunoglobulin. I'd like to know what immunoglobulin is and whether it is an antibody.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Aihua
No, immunoglobulin is not an antibody. Immunoglobulin is a mixture composed of antibodies and can provide immune protection in certain special circumstances; such substances are also known as immunoglobulins or antitoxin globulins. Immunoglobulin contains various types of antibodies and can be administered through different routes, such as intravenous injection or intranasal delivery. Its function is to help promote the body's production of its own antibodies. Immunoglobulin can substitute for the body's own antibodies to prevent viral and bacterial infections, and it can also be used for the prevention and treatment of certain specific diseases.
