Characteristic of mucosal immunity is the production of secretory IgA (SIgA) by local plasma cells at the mucosal tissues and secretory glands. The IgA secretion into luminal side is a complex process, involving various steps of molecular and cellular interactions among the immunocompetent cells. These comprise (1) initiation of mucosal responses in the gut lymphoid tissues (gut-associated lymp…
Characteristic of mucosal immunity is the production of secretory IgA (SIgA) by local plasma cells at the mucosal tissues and secretory glands. The IgA secretion into luminal side is a complex process, involving various steps of molecular and cellular interactions among the immunocompetent cells. These comprise (1) initiation of mucosal responses in the gut lymphoid tissues (gut-associated lymp…