Mucosal immune defense : immunoglobulin A /
edited by Charlotte Slayton Kaetzel.
- 1st ed
- New York : Springer, c2007.
- xv, 433 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Counter Structure of IgA.- IgA Plasma Cell Development.- Epithelial Transport of IgA by the Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor.- Fc Receptors for IgA.- Regulation of the Mucosal IgA System.- Biological Functions of IgA.- Protection of Mucosal Epithelia by IgA: Intracellular Neutralization and Excretion of Antigens.- Novel Functions of Secretory IgA.- IgA and Antigen Sampling.- IgA and Intestinal Homeostasis.- IgA and Respiratory Immunity.- IgA and Reproductive Tract Immunity.- IgA-Associated Diseases.- Mucosal SIgA Enhancement: Development of Safe and Effective Mucosal Adjuvants and Mucosal Antigen Delivery Vehicles.- Recombinant IgA Antibodies.
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Immunoglobulin A. Immunoglobulin A, Secretory--immunology. Immunity, Mucosal. Immunoglobin A--immunology. Immunoglobulinen.