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IgA as therapeutic antibody.

Authors :
Leusen JH
Source :
Molecular immunology [Mol Immunol] 2015 Nov; Vol. 68 (1), pp. 35-9.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

This review is focused on the promises of IgA as a new therapeutic antibody. For more than 30 years IgG molecules have been used in the clinic in the fields of oncology, hematology, auto immune diseases and infections. However, IgA might be a good alternative, since it recruits different effector cells, i.e. polymorphonuclear cells or neutrophils, but can also activate monocytes and macrophages. The present knowledge, but also future direction for IgA- based drugs are discussed.<br /> (Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1872-9142
Volume :
68
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Molecular immunology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26597204
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molimm.2015.09.005