secretory component

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secretory component,

a glycopeptide that is attached to immunoglobulin A (IgA). It is necessary for the secretion of IgA into mucosal spaces.

secretory

pertaining to secretion.

secretory cells

the specialized cells in a secretory gland that perform the secretory function.

secretory component

a polypeptide synthesized by epithelial cells that binds to IgA to form secretory IgA (SIgA).

secretory diarrhea

see secretory diarrhea.

secretory endpieces

see adenomere.

secretory granules

intracellular granules composed of secretory proteins after their conversion by the Golgi apparatus.

secretory IgA (SIgA)

a class of immunoglobulin found in some body secretions, e.g. saliva, respiratory secretions, milk and colostrum, that is responsible for local immunity. See also immunoglobulin.

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