Antibodies are immune system-related proteins called immunoglobulins. Each antibody consists of four polypeptides– two heavy chains and two light chains joined to form a “Y” shaped molecule.

Antibodies are proteins in the immune globulin family that are produced by B-cell lymphocytes as part of the adaptive immune response. The variable region of an immune globulin bestows on it the ability to bind to a specific molecular target, which fits the structure of the binding site.

Antibody, also called immunoglobulin, a protective protein produced by the immune system in response to the presence of a foreign substance, called an antigen. Antibodies recognize and latch onto antigens in order to remove them from the body.

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Binding antibodies are produced at high levels throughout the life of an infected individual but are characterized by their inability to prevent viral infection. These antibodies identify highly immunogenic and variable regions of the HIV-1 virion.

A neutralizing antibody (NAb) is an antibody that defends a cell from a pathogen or infectious particle by neutralizing any effect it has biologically. Neutralizing antibodies are part of the humoral response of the adaptive immune system against viruses, intracellular bacteria and microbial toxin.

B lymphocytes differentiate into antibody-secreting cells, and it is the antibodies that prevent spread of virus between cells. In essence, the T lymphocytes recognise virus-infected cells, while the antibodies produced by B lymphocytes recognise virus particles in blood and tissue fluids.

The drugs used for viral infection are Acyclovir (Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex) are effective against herpesvirus, including herpes zoster and herpes genitalis. Drugs used for treatment for viral fever are Acetaminophen(Tylenolothers)ibuprofen (Advil,motrin IB others).