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The focus of the isotypic analysis of antibody response in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is to understand the class-specific antibody response to various antigens. This analysis is crucial for identifying the role of different antibody classes, such as IgG, IgA, and IgM, in the immune response associated with IBD. Studies have investigated the antibody response to specific antigens like cow's milk antigen beta-lactoglobulin (beta-LG) in patients with ulcerative colitis and the interaction between NOD-2 status and serological response to Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in IBD cases. The isotypic analysis helps in understanding the molecular basis of IBD, identifying biomarkers, and exploring treatment options and monitoring techniques. The images provided in the search results further illustrate the immune response profiles in IBD, highlighting the complexity of the disease and the importance of isotypic analysis in understanding its pathogenesis.