A three-tiered view of the role of IgA in mucosal defense.

Volume: 14, Issue: 9, Pages: 430 - 435
Published: Sep 1, 1993
Abstract
Mucosal IgA has generally been viewed as an immune barrier to prevent the adherence and absorption of antigens. Recent studies employing polarized epithelial monolayers have suggested two additional functions for mucosal IgA. One is to neutralize intracellular microbial pathogens, such as viruses, directly within epithelial cells. The second is to bind antigens in the mucosal lamina propria and excrete them through the adjacent epithelium into...
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Title
A three-tiered view of the role of IgA in mucosal defense.
Published Date
Sep 1, 1993
Volume
14
Issue
9
Pages
430 - 435
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