A basal chordate model for studies of gut microbial immune interactions

A basal chordate model for studies of gut microbial immune interactions

Complex symbiotic interactions at the surface of host epithelia govern most encounters between host and microbe. The epithelium of the gut is a physiologically ancient structure that is comprised of a single layer of cells and is thought to possess fully developed immunological capabilities. Ciona i...

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Main Authors: Larry J. Dishaw, Jaime A. Flores-Torres, M. Gail eMueller, Charlotte eKarrer, Diana P. Skapura, Daniela eMelillo, Ivana eZucchetti, Rosaria eDe Santis, Maria Rosaria ePinto, Gary W Litman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
Ciona intestinalis
protochordate
innate immunity
microbiota
gut epithelium
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fimmu.2012.00096/full

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