IgA
noun
1
: a class of immunoglobulins including antibodies found in external bodily secretions (such as saliva, tears, and sweat)
2
: an antibody of the class IgA
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In the blood, two types of antibodies (IgA and IgG) increased by several fold after vaccination compared with the placebo group.
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Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Living With IgA Nephropathy In terms of overall prognosis, individual cases of IgA nephropathy vary.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent findings suggest that probiotics might be helpful for improving IgA nephropathy symptoms and quality of life, reducing inflammation, and delaying disease progression.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Higher levels of IgA indicate better protection for the body's mucous membranes.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
After four weeks, saliva tests revealed higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against infection.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
What about the company Vertex didn’t buy? Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ decision to pay $4.9 billion for Alpine Immune Sciences cast a spotlight on the severe kidney disease IgA nephropathy — and, by extension, a company called Vera Therapeutics.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
No one knows what causes IgA nephropathy, which causes kidney inflammation, blood in the urine, and possible kidney failure.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
Novartis said an experimental drug achieved the goals of a Phase 3 study in participants with IgA nephropathy, a type of kidney disease.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 30 Oct. 2023
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Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Living With IgA Nephropathy In terms of overall prognosis, individual cases of IgA nephropathy vary.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent findings suggest that probiotics might be helpful for improving IgA nephropathy symptoms and quality of life, reducing inflammation, and delaying disease progression.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Higher levels of IgA indicate better protection for the body's mucous membranes.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
After four weeks, saliva tests revealed higher levels of immunoglobulin A (IgA), an antibody that protects against infection.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 7 Aug. 2024
What about the company Vertex didn’t buy? Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ decision to pay $4.9 billion for Alpine Immune Sciences cast a spotlight on the severe kidney disease IgA nephropathy — and, by extension, a company called Vera Therapeutics.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 12 Apr. 2024
No one knows what causes IgA nephropathy, which causes kidney inflammation, blood in the urine, and possible kidney failure.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 28 Mar. 2024
Novartis said an experimental drug achieved the goals of a Phase 3 study in participants with IgA nephropathy, a type of kidney disease.
—Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 30 Oct. 2023
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“IgA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/IgA. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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IgA
noun1
: a class of immunoglobulins that include antibodies found in external bodily secretions (as saliva, tears, and sweat)
2
: an immunoglobulin of the class IgA
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