Yes, there are four different IgG antibodies. IgG refers to a class of antibodies that is composed of four different subtypes of IgG molecules. The four IgG subclasses are designated as IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4, listed in decreasing order of abundance in the serum.
All four IgG subclasses contain antibodies against components of a wide range of disease-causing viruses and bacteria. Although the different IgG subclasses have similar amino acid structures, each subclass varies from the others with respect to their functions in protecting the body against infection.
The percentage of each IgG subclass present in the bloodstream changes with age.