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    • Antibodies. Antibodies are a part of your immune system that fit onto specific parts of pathogens (antigens) like a lock and key. Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M (IgM) are antibodies that also work as opsonins.
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    Examples of opsonins are antibody molecules such as the IgM that are capable of activating the complement system to increase the susceptibility of antigens to phagocytosis. Apart from phagocytosis, opsonization can also promote antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity.
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