Analyzing the Homing of IgA Antibody Secreting Cells in the Gestational Murine Mammary Gland via Chemokine Interaction

Authors

Taylor Gardner, Brigham Young University
Dr. Eric Wilson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

IgA, antibody secreting cells, gestational murine mammary gland, chemokine interaction

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

My purpose was to understand more deeply the process of mucosal immunological response in mice. Specifically, I hoped to understand the role of chemokine interactions in the recruitment of Immunoglobin A (IgA) in mouse colostrum/milk and mammary gland tissue during the gestation period. I focused on the time period just prior to the point at which milk production (and thus relative IgA levels) is upregulated in preparation for feeding young.

Recommended Citation

Gardner, Taylor and Wilson, Dr. Eric (2013) "Analyzing the Homing of IgA Antibody Secreting Cells in the Gestational Murine Mammary Gland via Chemokine Interaction," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1333.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1333