Automated description from the Alliance of Genome Resources (Release 7.1.0)
Enables antigen binding activity. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity; phagocytosis; and positive regulation of immune response. Located in multivesicular body. Part of immunoglobulin complex, circulating. Orthologous to several human genes including IGHG1 (immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 1 (G1m marker)); IGHG2 (immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 2 (G2m marker)); and IGHG3 (immunoglobulin heavy constant gamma 3 (G3m marker)).