Gene ontology ID
GO:0071746
Definition
A protein complex composed of two identical immunoglobulin heavy chains of an IgA isotype and two identical immunoglobulin light chains, held together by disulfide bonds, sometimes complexed with J chain or J chain and secretory component, and present in the extracellular space, in mucosal areas or other tissues, or circulating in the blood or lymph
Comment
Note that an IgA immunoglobulin complex has the function of antigen binding if a suitable antigen is available.
Synonyms
1. IgA antibody
2. IgA1 antibody
3. IgA2 antibody
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