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Intestinal dendritic cells in the regulation of mucosal immunity.
Immunological reviews - 1 Jul 2014
Bekiaris Vasileios, Persson Emma K, Agace William W
Abstract excerpt
The intestine presents a huge surface area to the outside environment, a property that is of critical importance for its key functions in nutrient digestion, absorption, and waste disposal. As such, the intestine is constantly exposed to dietary and microbial-derived foreign antigens, to which immune cells within the mucosa must suitably respond to maintain intestinal integrity, while also providing the ability...
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