Figure 2-9. Comparison of immunoglobulin structures.

Monomer
(bivalent) Gamma heavy chains
Monomer
Alpha heavy chains
Also commonly occurs
in the dimeric and
trimeric form
Dimer
Alpha heavy chains
Diagram shows J chain
(solid) and secretory
piece (grey)
Cyclic pentamer
Diagram shows J chain (solid)

Figure 2-9