Abstract
Normally, the human lacrimal gland contains a high proportion of IgA secreting plasma cells. The secreted IgA has two subclasses, IgAl and IgA2, the expression of which may be controlled by T cells and/or cytokines. A high proportion (approximately 40%) of total lacrimal IgA occurs as IgA2, while IgA2 comprises about 10% of total serum IgA1.
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Ono, M., Yoshino, K., Tsubota, K., Saito, I. (1994). Subclass Expression of IgA in Lacrimal Glands of Patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome. In: Sullivan, D.A. (eds) Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 350. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2417-5_32
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