About The Medical Condition Mucosal Immunity

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Mucosal Immunity

Mucosal Immunity Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Mucosal Immunity Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Mucosal Immunity?

Nonsusceptibility to the pathogenic effects of foreign microorganisms or antigenic substances as a result of antibody secretions of the mucous membranes. Mucosal epithelia in the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and reproductive tracts produce a form of IgA (IMMUNOGLOBULIN A, SECRETORY) that serves to protect these ports of entry into the body.

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