Antibodies to neutralize antigens

Explain the work of antibodies in order to neutralize antigens?

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Antibodies, or immunoglobulins, act in order to facilitate the destruction of antigens:

a) They attract the phagocytic leukocytes,

b) They activate the attack of specific defence molecules (activation of complement system) and they directly neutralize toxicity of some antigens.

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