IgG: Most common type of antibodies, crosses the placenta 

Mnemonics to remember two important facts about IgG: Most common type of antibodies, crosses the placenta 

Types of Antibodies
1) IgG:
– IgG is the most common type of antibody found in blood circulation

– the only class of immunoglobulins able to
cross the placenta and to reach the fetal
circulation.

– Highest opsonization and neutralization
activities.

– Classified into four subclasses
(IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, and IgG4).

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