Immunologic system in the respiratory tract

A study of immunity in respiratory secretions and lung tissue in animal models is presented with examples of what might occur in humans. Some products of immunity are discussed, including antibodies.

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Published inPhysiological reviews Vol. 71; no. 4; pp. 1117 - 1133
Main Author REYNOLDS, H. Y
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bethesda, MD American Physiological Society 01.10.1991
Subjects
Analysis of the immune response. Humoral and cellular immunity
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Fundamental immunology
Humans
Immune System - anatomy & histology
Immune System - physiology
Immunity (Disease)
Immunobiology
Lungs
Macrophages, Alveolar - physiology
Organs and cells involved in the immune response
Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Respiratory system
Respiratory System - anatomy & histology
Respiratory System - immunology
Respiratory tract
Antigen presentation
Immunoglobulins
Immune response
Immunocyte
Review
Lymphoid tissue
Respiratory system
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Summary:A study of immunity in respiratory secretions and lung tissue in animal models is presented with examples of what might occur in humans. Some products of immunity are discussed, including antibodies.
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ISSN:0031-9333
1522-1210
DOI:10.1152/physrev.1991.71.4.1117