Mucosal Immune Defense: Immunoglobulin A

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Kaetzel, Charlotte S. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer US : Imprint: Springer, 2007.
Edition:1st ed. 2007.
Subjects:
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-72232-0
Table of Contents:
  • The 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 for Mucosal SIgA
  • 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.