The Role of the Polymeric Immunoglobulin Receptor and Secretory Immunoglobulins during Mucosal Infection and Immunity
The gastrointestinal tract houses millions of microbes, and thus has evolved several host defense mechanisms to keep them at bay, and prevent their entry into the host. One such mucosal surface defense is the secretion of secretory immunoglobulins (SIg). Secretion of SIg depends on the polymeric imm...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/10/5/237 |