Immunoglobulin A, an Active Liaison for Host-Microbiota Homeostasis

Immunoglobulin A, an Active Liaison for Host-Microbiota Homeostasis

Mucosal surfaces in the gastrointestinal tract are continually exposed to native, commensal antigens and susceptible to foreign, infectious antigens. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) provides dual humoral responses that create a symbiotic environment for the resident gut microbiota and prevent the invasion of...

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Main Authors: Ahmed A. Abokor, Grant H. McDaniel, Rachel M. Golonka, Connor Campbell, Sreya Brahmandam, Beng San Yeoh, Bina Joe, Matam Vijay-Kumar, Piu Saha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
secretory IgA
gut homeostasis
IgA deficiency
polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (pIgR)
mucosal immunology
B cells
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/10/2117

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