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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Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2022
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