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SECRETORY PIECE [1 record]

Record 1 2006-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Immunology
DEF

A 70 000 dalton glycopeptide occurring in secretory IgA; synthesized not by the plasma cell producing the IgA but added while the IgA is crossing the epithelium; it may protect secretory IgA from proteolytic attack after secretion, or it may play some role in the process of secretion. Secretory component deficiency has been seen in a few patients; there is complete lack of IgA in external secretions although serum IgA is normal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Immunologie
DEF

Polypeptide produit par certaines cellules épithéliales, permettant le transport intracellulaire des IgA sécrétoires et les protégeant de la digestion dans le tractus digestif.

CONT

La pièce S ou composante sécrétoire. La chaîne sécrétoire S est associée aux IgA sécrétoires dans les muqueuses. On la retrouve également sous forme solide dans les sécrétions de la parotide et des glandes mammaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Inmunología
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