Fc alpha receptor

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

CD89; Fcα-receptorI; FcαRI; IgA Fc receptorI

Definition
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The Fc alpha-receptorI is the high affinity receptor for monomeric IgA1 and IgA2. The receptor binds the Fc domain of IgA. The receptor is expressed on the surface of mucosal monocytes, macrophages, neutrophils and eosinophils.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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