FcRn has which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply.)

a. It binds to monomeric IgA in acidified endocytic vesicles.
b. It transports IgG out of the blood into tissue across the endothelium.
c. It is similar in structure to an MHC class II molecule.
d. It protects IgA from degradation by plasma proteases.
e. Two molecules of FcRn are required to bind to each Fc region.


B,E

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