The IgA receptor family comprises a number of surface receptors including the polymeric Ig
receptor involved in epithelial transport of IgA/IgM, the myeloid specific IgA Fc receptor …

Objective: To review the biochemistry and biological activities of leukotrienes, focusing on
their role in the mediation of inflammatory diseases. Data Sources: MEDLINE (1966-1994) …

The intestinal mucosa normally displays minimal inflammation despite the close proximity
between mucosal macrophages and lumenal bacteria. Macrophages interact with bacteria …

The article identifies the commonality in chronic inflammatory diseases like periodontitis,
diabetes, and coronary artery disease. These kinds of diseases are observed in a significant …

The relevance of cyclooxygenases (COX)-1 and-2 and their products to inflammation,
thrombosis and gastroprotection are well known. Their importance in the immune response …

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on human antibody effector function. A molecular
explanation of antibody effector function requires the description of multiple antibody …

IgA, the predominant isotype in secretions, mediates the neutralization and removal of
environmental antigens from mucosal sites. Although cell surface receptors for the Fc region …

Abstract Three arenaviruses, Lassa, Junin, and Machupo, regularly cause serious disease
when they infect humans: Lassa fever, Argentine hemorrhagic fever (AHF), and Bolivian …

Unlike most dermatoses, AD has no primary skin lesion but is identified by a constellation of
symptoms.'It is an inflammatory skin disorder characterized by extreme pruritus, chronically …

Our study investigated the immunomodulatory activities of human plasma-derived serum
immunoglobulin (Ig) A. Previous findings seem contradictory indicating either pro-or anti …