Gamma Globulins Unit Converter

Gamma-globulins are a group of proteins in your blood that include immunoglobulins (antibodies). These proteins are produced by plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that develops from B lymphocytes.

The gamma-globulin fraction is measured using serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP), a test that separates blood proteins based on their electrical charge and size. Gamma-globulins migrate closest to the negative electrode, forming a distinct band on the electrophoresis pattern.

The main components of gamma-globulins are IgG (the most abundant), IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE. Although most immunoglobulins appear in the gamma region, some IgA and IgM can also migrate into the beta region.

Gamma-globulins are produced by plasma cells, which are mature B lymphocytes found primarily in the bone marrow, lymph nodes, and spleen. When the immune system encounters a foreign antigen, B cells transform into plasma cells that secrete specific antibodies.