[HTML][HTML] IgA responses in the intestinal mucosa against pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms
AJ Macpherson, L Hunziker, K McCoy, A Lamarre - Microbes and infection, 2001 - Elsevier
IgA is the most abundant immunoglobulin produced in mammals; most is secreted as a
dimer across mucous membranes. This review discusses the different mechanisms of
induction of IgA, and its role in protecting mucosal surfaces against pathogenic and non-
pathogenic microorganisms.
dimer across mucous membranes. This review discusses the different mechanisms of
induction of IgA, and its role in protecting mucosal surfaces against pathogenic and non-
pathogenic microorganisms.