Targeting IgA Antibody Responses to Mucosal Tissues Through Chemokine Receptor Manipulation

Authors

Eric Wilson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

IgA antibody, mucosal tissues, chemokine receptor manipulation, infection

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Proper functioning of cells of the immune system is highly dependent on their efficient accumulation to tissues where infection may occur. These cells migrate throughout the body to sites of possible infection via arteries and blood vessels, much like commuters travel to their places of employment via highways and city streets. Just as commuters must take the appropriate off-ramps to get to their desired destination and then enter their work place, white blood cells must also exit the blood vessels of the body at appropriate locations and enter their destination tissues to effectively protect the host from infection.

Recommended Citation

Wilson, Eric (2014) "Targeting IgA Antibody Responses to Mucosal Tissues Through Chemokine Receptor Manipulation," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1376.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1376