Salmonella-induced M-cell formation in germ-free mouse Peyer's patch tissue.

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Salmonella-induced M-cell formation in germ-free mouse Peyer's patch tissue.

The American journal of pathology - 1 Jul 1991

Savidge T C, Smith M W, James P S, Aldred P

Abstract excerpt

M cells present in Peyer's patch tissue transport enteric antigens for presentation to underlying lymphoid tissue to initiate immune responses against intestinal infection. Present work investigates how interactions taking place between bacteria, epithelial cells, and immunocytes could contribute...

Topics

Animals
Antigens, CD
Cell Count
Female
Germ-Free Life
Immunohistochemistry
Intestines
Lymphocyte Subsets
Lymphocytes
Mice
Mice, Inbred BALB C
Peyer's Patches
Phenotype
Salmonella typhimurium
Time Factors

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