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ArticleDNA and cell biology2014

The unexplored roles of human serum IgA.

Ka Wai Leong, Jeak Ling Ding

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Article in DNA and cell biology, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 68 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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68citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

68 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 108 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ka Wai LeongDepartment of Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore , Singapore , Singapore.
Jeak Ling Ding
National University of Singapore · SG

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The roles of human serum IgA, in contrast to that of mucosal IgA, are relatively unexplored. Previous studies have shown that IgA mediates either pro- or anti-inflammatory effects in innate immune cells. Serum IgA has been shown to interact with many proteins and glycoproteins of which the functions and mechanisms are not fully characterized. Here, we present fresh perspectives into the roles of serum IgA, describing novel IgA-protein interactions, the importance of its glycosylation status in normal functions, and the plausible role of IgA as a driver and regulator of autoimmune diseases/immune overactivation. Other potential roles, including the regulation of cytokines, effector cell function, and homeostasis, are considered in view of the maintenance of immune function. We anticipate future research to uncover new anti-inflammatory or pro-inflammatory roles of human serum IgA in immune functions and dysfunctions, with implications on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Indexed as

Adaptive ImmunityAnimalsGlycosylationHumansImmunoglobulin AIntestinal MucosaLeukocytesLupus Erythematosus, SystemicProtein BindingProtein Processing, Post-TranslationalImmunoglobulin A

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PMID25188736
PMCPMC4248255
OpenAlexW1936220503

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