Antibodies acting predominantly on the mucosal cells belong to –
Correct Answer: IgA class
Description: - IgA is selectivity concentrated in secretions and on mucus surfaces forming an antibody paste and is believed to play an impoant role in local immunity against respiratory and intestinal pathogens. - inhibits the adherence of micro organisms to the surface of mucosal cells by covering the organisms and thereby preventing their entry into body tissues. Reference : Anathanarayan & paniker's 9th edition, pg no: 97 <p>
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