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Secreted Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) / IgA coates bacteria and prevents their invasion into the body.
The mechanism involves both specific and nonspecific interactions, allowing it to bind to a wide range of bacterial species.
IgA can specifically recognize antigens on the surface of bacteria via its antigen binding sites (variable regions of the IgA molecule). This specificity enables the targeted control and neutralization of specific pathogens or commensal bacteria that can become pathogenic under certain conditions.
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B cells & Gut microbiota
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