Immunoglobulin A-specific deficiency induces spontaneous inflammation specifically in the ileum

Objective Although immunoglobulin A (IgA) is abundantly expressed in the gut and known to be an important component of mucosal barriers against luminal pathogens, its precise function remains unclear. Therefore, we tried to elucidate the effect of IgA on gut homeostasis maintenance and its mechanism...

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Main Authors: Adachi, T. (Author), Aida, T. (Author), Blumberg, R.S (Author), Hirakata, S. (Author), Hirayama, K. (Author), Ishino, F. (Author), Karasuyama, H. (Author), Kawasaki, H. (Author), Kotake, K. (Author), Kumazawa, T. (Author), Miura, T. (Author), Nagaishi, T. (Author), Okamoto, R. (Author), Ono, R. (Author), Tanaka, K. (Author), Tsugawa, N. (Author), Usami, T. (Author), Watabe, T. (Author), Watanabe, M. (Author), Yamada, D. (Author), Yoshikawa, S. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022
Subjects:
IgA
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