IgA immunoglobulin complex

Term ID

GO:0071745

Synonyms

• IgA1 antibody
• IgA2 antibody

Definition

A protein complex composed of two identical immunoglobulin heavy chains of the IgA isotype and two identical immunoglobulin light chains, held together by disulfide bonds, and sometimes complexed with J chain or J chain and secretory component. An IgA immunoglobulin complex may be embedded in the plasma membrane or present in the extracellular space, in mucosal areas or other tissues, or circulating in the blood or lymph. (2)

References

Ontology

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