IgA Flashcards

Revision

1
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Structure

A

Dimeric
1 J chain to polymerise
1 secretary protein

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2
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J chain

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Polymerise
conserved among humans
Identical in IgM and IgA

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3
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Concentration?

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10-15%

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4
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production

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2/3 among all the Igs

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5
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Mainly Present and Functional in?

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External secretions like Tears, Saliva, Mucus and Milk

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7
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Process by which IgA Move from Blood to External secretion?

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Transcytosis

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8
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During Cytosis, what comes along with IgA

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Secretory element

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9
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Subclasses?

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IgA1
IgA2

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