AI Article Synopsis
- Secretory antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA) helps protect our body by fighting off germs at places like our mouth and gut.
- New research shows that IgA not only helps against bad germs but also keeps good bacteria in our intestines strong.
- This means that IgA can help our body resist getting sick from new germs in the future.
Article Abstract
The secretory antibody immunoglobulin A counteracts pathogenic infections at mucosal surfaces. Recent work now reveals that IgA responses can also stabilize intestinal colonization by symbiotic microorganisms and confer resistance to future invasion by exogenous competitors.
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