In addition to Peyer’s patches that resemble systemic lymph…
In addition to Peyer’s patches that resemble systemic lymph nodes, the intestinal epithelium also contains several thousand isolated lymphoid follicles. Unlike the organized secondary lymphoid tissues in the mucosal immune system, these lymphoid follicles:
Read DetailsMice lacking the poly Ig receptor have an immunodeficiency…
Mice lacking the poly Ig receptor have an immunodeficiency disease characterized by increased susceptibility to mucosal infections. Yet, a genetic deficiency in the production of IgA antibodies is the most common form of human immunodeficiency, and is generally a mild disease and often even asymptomatic. This dichotomy can be explained by:
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