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Immunoglobulin D (IgD) is an antibody class which in the humoral, specific arm of Immunity. It's main function is as an antigen receptor on B lymphocytes. Because of this, it has very low serum concentrations. IgD and IgM are the only 2 Immunoglobins that are co-expressed.

It is roughly 185 kD in molecular weight and has 4 domains; 2 δ heavy chains and 2 light chains.