IgA Flashcards
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1
Q
Structure
A
Dimeric
1 J chain to polymerise
1 secretary protein
2
Q
J chain
A
Polymerise
conserved among humans
Identical in IgM and IgA
3
Q
Concentration?
A
10-15%
4
Q
production
A
2/3 among all the Igs
5
Q
Mainly Present and Functional in?
A
External secretions like Tears, Saliva, Mucus and Milk
6
Q
A
7
Q
Process by which IgA Move from Blood to External secretion?
A
Transcytosis
8
Q
During Cytosis, what comes along with IgA
A
Secretory element
9
Q
Subclasses?
A
IgA1
IgA2