{"id":4404,"date":"2022-08-11T06:46:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T06:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinsiderup.com\/?p=4404"},"modified":"2022-08-11T06:46:24","modified_gmt":"2022-08-11T06:46:24","slug":"things-you-should-know-about-antibodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinsiderup.com\/things-you-should-know-about-antibodies\/","title":{"rendered":"Things You Should Know About Antibodies\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Antibodies have become a buzzword in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been increased interest in antibodies and how you can help deal with the Coronavirus. These immune proteins help fight off viruses and bacteria and protect the body from getting sick in the future. However, there is a lot of information about antibodies you may not know. Here are some essential things you need to know about antibodies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are antibodies<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n These are protective proteins produced by the body’s immune system when it detects harmful substances called antigens. They recognize infectious invaders like bacteria and viruses and help the body eliminate them. An antibody response can take several weeks to function optimally. Despite being slow to develop, antibodies offer long-term protection. There are unique antibodies that defend the body against an antigen. Even those that don’t block infections directly have value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How do antibodies work?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n