Fc frag·ment
the crystallizable fragment of an immunoglobulin molecule composed of the constant regions of the heavy chains and responsible for binding to antibody receptors (Fc receptor) on cells and the Clq component of complement.
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Fc frag·ment
, Fc (frag'mĕnt) The crystallizable fragment of an immunoglobulin molecule composed of part of the heavy chains and responsible for binding to antibody receptors on cells and the Clq component of complement.
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Fc
A crystallizable, non-antigen-binding fragment of an antibody molecule obtained by brief digestion with the enzyme papain. It consists of the C-terminal part of both heavy chains, the part which binds to FC RECEPTORS.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005