The role of mucus in the cross talk between gut bacteria and the host

The mammalian gastrointestinal tract is home to a complex microbial community engaged in a dynamic interaction with the immune system. Mucus is the first point of contact of the microbiota with the host, acting as a first line of defence. Furthermore γδ intraepithelial lymphocytes (IELs) respond to...

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Main Author: Kober, Olivia
Published: University of East Anglia 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.590780