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Pentaglobin, also known as IgM-enriched immunoglobulin, falls under a group of polyclonal immunoglobulin preparations. It is comprised of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) while also being enriched by immunoglobulin M (IgM).
Pentaglobin, also known as IgM-enriched immunoglobulin, falls under a group of polyclonal immunoglobulin preparations. It is comprised of immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin A (IgA) while also being enriched by immunoglobulin M (IgM).
Pentaglobin has potential antibacterial and immunomodulatory properties where, compared to immunoglobulin treatments without IgM, pentaglobin may have an increased ability to eliminate infectious pathogens . The IgM in the preparation plays a role in complement activation and neutralization of bacterial endo- and exotoxins. Pentaglobin is used as an adjuvant in treatment of severe bacterial infections while it is also investigated against peritonitis, sepsis, and COVID-19.
