| Literature DB >> 11580989 |
A J Macpherson1, L Hunziker, K McCoy, A Lamarre.
Abstract
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.Mesh:
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Year: 2001 PMID: 11580989 DOI: 10.1016/s1286-4579(01)01460-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Microbes Infect ISSN: 1286-4579 Impact factor: 2.700