Term Name: secretory IgA immunoglobulin complex
Synonyms: secretory IgA antibody, sIgA antibody, sIgA1 antibody
Definition: A polymeric IgA immunoglobulin complex that is complexed with one chain of secretory component (SC). Polymeric IgA is present in mucosal areas, having been transported via a transcytosis mechanism in mucosal epithelial cells relying on the polymeric Ig receptor, a portion of which then remains bound to the polymeric IgA as secretory component.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071751]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: polymeric IgA immunoglobulin complex
has subtype: secretory dimeric IgA immunoglobulin complex