gut-associated lymphoid tissue

initialism: GALT
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Lymphoid cells and tissues lining the mucosa that seem to serve as the first point of antigen contact via this route, including Peyer’s patches, the appendix, tonsils, adenoids, and mesenteric lymph nodes.
Note: Large aggregates of GALT have distinct B-cell follicles and T-cell areas. Antigen-presenting accessory cells are also present.
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. (IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 1172 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'gut-associated lymphoid tissue' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13189 RIS BibTex EndNote
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