Non-functional immunoglobulin G transcripts in a case of hyper-immunoglobulin M syndrome similar to type 4 [PDF]
, 2004 86% of immunoglobulin G (IgG) heavy-chain gene transcripts were found to be non-functional in the peripheral blood B cells of a patient initially diagnosed with common variable immunodeficiency, who later developed raised IgM, whereas no non-functionally
Darlow, J.M. +5 more
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Assessment of age-related changes of salivary immunoglobulin a levels among healthy individuals
Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2021 Background: Secretory immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the first line of defense against pathogens that invade mucosal surfaces. It has been reported that the immune system exhibits profound age-related changes.
Manishkumar Dinkar Shete +5 more
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A case of monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance presenting as atypical amyloidosis with IgA lambda paraproteinemia [PDF]
Journal of Pathology and Translational Medicine, 2020 Monoclonal gammopathy of renal significance is defined as any B cell or plasma cell clonal lymphoproliferation which neither causes tumor complications nor meets any current hematological criteria for specific therapy, with one or more kidney lesions ...
Chankyung Kim +3 more
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Estimation and correlation of serum and salivary glucose and immunoglobulin A levels and salivary candidal carriage in diabetic and non-diabetic patients [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, 2020 Background. A correlation has been noted between diabetes mellitus (DM) and changes in the oral cavity. The present study aimed to estimate, compare, and correlate serum and salivary glucose and IgA levels and salivary candidal carriage in diabetic and ...
Shruthi S Hegde +6 more
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An Atypical Immunoglobulin [PDF]
Blood, 1968 Abstract A protein of the Ig G family has been isolated from the serum of a patient with a tentative diagnosis of a plasma cell neoplasm. The protein has a lower sedimentation constant (5.4) and a lower molecular weight (125,000) than normal immunoglobulins of the G family.
A F, Lewis +4 more
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Purification and Characterisation of Badger IgA and Its Detection in the Context of Tuberculosis
Veterinary Sciences, 2019 European badgers are a wildlife reservoir of bovine tuberculosis in parts of Great Britain. Accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis in badgers is important for the development of strategies for the control of the disease.
Deanna Dalley +3 more
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Acute reduction in secretory immunoglobulin A following smoking cessation
, 2004 Smokers report an increase in upper respiratory infections in the early phase of stopping smoking. One possible cause is a depletion in secretory immunoglobulin A (S-IgA) which has been observed in one study.
Steptoe, A +6 more
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Effect of hand-held mobile phones on the parotid gland: A cross sectional study
Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 2020 Background: The mobile phones widely used today uses electromagnetic radiations for signal transmission. These radiations have been speculated to cause pathological changes, especially in the salivary glands.
G Jeevitha, G Anuradha
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Инфекция и иммунитет, 2022 The contribution of the antimicrobial activity of sIgA, lactoferrin, -lactalbumin, serum albumin, and lysozyme to the total antimicrobial activity of whey was evaluated.
Vera G. Arzumanian +6 more
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The c-terminal extension of a hybrid immunoglobulin A/G heavy chain is responsible for its Golgi-mediated sorting to the vacuole [PDF]
, 2003 We have assessed the ability of the plant secretory pathway to handle the expression of complex heterologous proteins by investigating the fate of a hybrid immunoglobulin A/G in tobacco cells.
Santoro, Aniello +6 more
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