IgA antibodies are abundant in serum and in mucosal secretions such as tears and saliva, and occur in at least three forms: monomeric, dimeric and secretory assembly 1. ... The IgA-Fc structure.

Antibodies that may protect against COVID-19 Date: August 24, 2020 Source: University of Massachusetts Medical School Summary: A new study suggests that COVID-19 specific IgA monoclonal antibodies ...

"These data further our understanding of the role of CD38 + antibody secreting cells in IgA nephropathy pathogenesis," said corresponding author Millie Shah, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at Biogen.

The study focused on a particular type of antibody called dimeric IgA (digA). Its special structure allows it to target specific mutations linked with PIGR, a protein expressed on the surface of ...

A new study by researchers at MassBiologics of UMass Medical School published in Nature Communications suggests that COVID specific IgA monoclonal antibodies may provide effective immunity in the ...

Scientists at UMC Utrecht have developed a new technology to efficiently isolate a specific subset of gut bacteria from fecal samples that are recognized by IgA antibodies. These "IgA-coated ...

An IgA anti-transglutaminase 2 (TGA-IgA) antibody cut-off of approximately 6.1 times the upper limit of normal optimised celiac disease diagnosis in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes ...

A tissue transglutaminase IgA test or tTg-IgA test is an effective method used in the diagnosis of celiac disease.It is a blood test that checks for antibodies or immunoglobulins, which are ...

The acquisition combines IgA antibody assets and expertise of Boston-based TigaTx with Epsilogen’s assets and expertise in IgE to create the world’s leading pan-isotype cancer antibody company ...