Infectious episodes during pregnancy, at particular mucosal sites, increase specific IgA1 or IgA2 subtype levels in human colostrum
Abstract Background Colostrum is the primary source of maternal immunoglobulin A (IgA) for the newborn. IgA participates in protection and regulation mechanisms of the immune response at the neonate’s mucosa. Several studies have evaluated infectious diseases and vaccine protocols effects during pre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40748-019-0104-x |