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Immunoglobulin A, Secretory

Synonyms

Colostral IgA

Exocrine IgA

IgA, Colostral

IgA, Exocrine

IgA, Secretory

SIgA

Secretory IgA

Secretory Immunoglobulin A

The principle immunoglobulin in exocrine secretions such as milk, respiratory and intestinal mucin, saliva and tears. The complete molecule (around 400 kD) is composed of two four-chain units of IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, one SECRETORY COMPONENT and one J chain (IMMUNOGLOBULIN J-CHAINS).