ABSTRACT
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
understand the basic structure and effector mechanisms of immunoglobulin;
identify the different antimicrobial proteins present in saliva;
understand the effect of acute exercise and exercise training on levels of secretory immunoglobulins and other antimicrobial proteins;
appreciate the potential mechanisms of mucosal immune system modulation by exercise;
understand the relationship between levels of saliva secretory IgA and risk of upper respiratory tract infection.
