| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3202936 | Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Mucosal surfaces constitute a large host-environmental interface that must be protected from pathogenic organisms. The mucosal immune system has evolved as a distinct immune organ functioning independently from its systemic counterpart. The mucosal immune system has the difficult task of mounting protective responses to invading microorganisms while maintaining a state of nonresponsiveness to commensal bacteria and food antigens. The system has unique cellular components and functional aspects that permit it to carry out this dual role.
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Authors
Barry K. Wershil, Glenn T. Furuta,