Term Name:	secretory IgA immunoglobulin complex
Synonyms:	secretory IgA antibody, sIgA antibody, sIgA1 antibody
Definition:	A polymeric IgA immunoglobulin complex that is complexed with one chain of secretory component (SC). Polymeric IgA is present in mucosal areas, having been transported via a transcytosis mechanism in mucosal epithelial cells relying on the polymeric Ig receptor, a portion of which then remains bound to the polymeric IgA as secretory component.
Ontology:	GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071751]    QuickGO    AmiGO