Journal Title
Title of Journal: Curr Gastroenterol Rep
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Abbravation: Current Gastroenterology Reports
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Publisher
Current Science Inc.
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Authors: Brian S Sheridan Leo Lefrançois
Publish Date: 2010/10/02
Volume: 12, Issue: 6, Pages: 513-521
Abstract
The mucosal immune system is constantly exposed to a wide range of commensal and potentially pathogenic microbial species Chronic exposure to foreign organisms makes generation of an appropriate immune response critical in maintaining a balance between elimination of harmful pathogens peaceful coexistence with commensals and prevention of autoimmunity Intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes provide a first line of defense at this extensive barrier with the outside world and as such understanding their role in immunity is critical
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