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GO: Cellular Component

IgA immunoglobulin complex

Term ID
GO:0071745
Synonyms
  • IgA1 antibody
  • IgA2 antibody
Definition
A protein complex composed of two identical immunoglobulin heavy chains of the IgA isotype and two identical immunoglobulin light chains, held together by disulfide bonds, and sometimes complexed with J chain or J chain and secretory component. An IgA immunoglobulin complex may be embedded in the plasma membrane or present in the extracellular space, in mucosal areas or other tissues, or circulating in the blood or lymph. (2)
References
Ontology
GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
has subtype
inverse has_plasma_membrane_part
inverse lacks_plasma_membrane_part
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes