[Differences in the synthesis of IgA antibodies against T-dependent antigens in males and females].
Rats immunized with T-dependent antigens revealed a greater specific IgA and IgM antibody response in females. There was no significant difference in the IgG antibody response. Quantitative differences in the IgA and IgM antibody response between males and females may be explained by genetics and hormonals factors. Greater IgA response in females may be another factor explaining the majority of female survival.
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D000818:Animals; D000917:Antibody Formation; D000941:Antigens / Q000276:immunology; D004140:Dinitrophenols / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D007070:Immunoglobulin A / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000096:biosynthesis; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D011919:Rats, Inbred Strains / Q000276:immunology; D012727:Sex Characteristics
D000941:Antigens; D004140:Dinitrophenols; D007070:Immunoglobulin A; D007075:Immunoglobulin M
Diferencias en la síntesis de anticuerpos IgA contra antígenos T-dependientes entre machos y hembras.