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Glossary: Immunoglobulin A
 

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Definition of Immunoglobulin A
Supports mucosal immunity.

Also: IgA


 
Topics Related to Immunoglobulin A
A Low IgA LevelThe Condition
"IgA stands for immunoglobulin A, one of the classes of immunoglobulins (also called antibodies) that are in the blood..."

A Low IgD level

The Condition
"...IgD multiple myeloma is much less common than IgA or IgG multiple myeloma..."

A Low IgE level

The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests: IgE myeloma is extremely rare and should be sought after abnormal protein electrophoresis (restriction) and/or abnormal kappa/lambda ratio unexplained by IgG, IgA, or IgM..."

Allergy to Cow's Milk

Recommendation Probiotics
"Oral administration of probiotic bacteria has been shown to stabilize intestinal integrity, promote local IgA production and reduce intestinal inflammation in atopic individuals with cow’s-milk allergy..."

Chronic Renal Insufficiency

Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
"...These trials suggest that such therapy may be of use in the treatment of IgA nephropathy and chronic renal failure..."

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests: DH is diagnosed through a skin biopsy, which involves removing a tiny piece of skin near the rash and testing it for the IgA antibody..."

Fish Oils

As A Treatment
"...(a condition in which a person's hands and feet show abnormal sensitivity to cold temperatures), psoriasis, sickle-cell anemia, the autoimmune disease lupus, and a form of kidney disease called IgA nephropathy..."

Giardiasis Infection

Recommendation Probiotics
"...Probiotics can also enhance intestinal IgA immune responses and increase intestinal mucin production..."

Glomerulonephritis

The Condition
"...The most common form of glomerulonephritis is believed to be IgA Nephropathy (IgAN or Berger's Disease) - an immune complex disorder which causes IgA immune complexes to be deposited in the glomeruli, where they cause inflammation (glomerulonephritis) and..."

Immune System Imbalance (TH2 Dominance)

Recommendation Probiotics
"...Bifidobacterium longum - increases IgA (supports mucosal immunity) - reduces candida albicans - improves lactose tolerance..."


Recommendation Monounsaturated Oils
"...Monounsaturated fats found in olive and hazelnut oils reduce TNF and increase IgA levels..."

Multiple Myeloma

The Condition
"...The most common myeloma types are IgG and IgA..."

Psoriasis

Relationship to Yeast / Candida Infection
"...toxins are implicated in the development of psoriasis including endotoxins (cell wall components of gram-negative bacteria), streptococcal products, Candida albicans, yeast compounds, and IgE or IgA immune complexes..."





Last updated: Jul 23, 2010



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