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IgA

Immunology.

immunoglobulin A: a class of antibodies predominant in respiratory and alimentary tract secretions and in saliva and tears, functioning as the body's first line of defense against invading foreign substances especially by neutralizing viral antigens and by preventing the adherence of bacteria to mucous membrane surfaces.

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Origin of IgA¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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IgA antibodies are part of the so-called adaptive immune system and reside naturally in the mucosal membranes of the airways.

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Gommerman is intrigued by the potential for IgA antibodies in the nose and saliva as well.

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Mounting evidence supports IgA antibodies as the key to preventing infection.

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Eoin was first diagnosed with IgA nephropathy when he was in his late teens.

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Around 65 percent of the secretory IgA survives the trip through the stomach, Powell says, while less IgG survives the stomach.

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