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IgA-producing B cells migrate from PPs to the small intestinal lamina propria and secrete IgA across the epithelium, modulating the ecological balance of the commensal microbiota and neutralizing pathogenic microorganisms. \u03b1-glucosidase inhibitors (\u03b1-GIs) are antidiabetic drugs that inhibit carbohydrate digestion in the small intestinal epithelium, leading to alterations in the commensal microbiota composition and metabolic activity. The commensal microbiota and IgA responses exhibit bidirectional interactions that modulate intestinal homeostasis and immunity. However, the effect of \u03b1-GIs on the intestinal IgA response remains unclear. We investigated whether \u03b1-GIs affect IgA responses by administering voglibose and acarbose to mice via drinking water. We analyzed Tfh cells, germinal center (GC) B cells, and IgA-producing B cells in PPs by flow cytometry. We also assessed pathogen-specific IgA responses. 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