Secretory immunoglobulin A: a protective factor in the genital mucosa
Braz. j. infect. dis
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10(4): 232-234, Aug. 2006.
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ABSTRACT
The genital mechanisms of defense are not well understood and are therefore ignored during therapy. This fact results in a great number of cases of treatment failure. The mucosa is an important protective factor of the genital female system, through self-defense mechanisms, and secretor antibodies (immunoglobulin A). The lymphoid tissue exerts protective anti-inflammatory activity, besides inhibiting microorganism adherence, neutralizes viruses and toxins and stabilizes the mucosal flora. Although certain microorganisms, such as viruses and fungus, are controlled by cellular immunity, secretory IgA can also exert an important role in the control of these agents.
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Asunto principal:
Vagina
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Inmunoglobulina A Secretora
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Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Asunto de la revista:
Enfermedades Transmisibles
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Federal University of Ceará/BR
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Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte/BR
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State University of Campinas/BR
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