Gastrointestinal immunity in health and disease

• Published in: The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 471
• Main Authors: Elwood, C M, Garden, O A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.1999
• Subjects: Animals; Digestive System - immunology; Dog Diseases - immunology; Dogs - immunology; Gastrointestinal Diseases - immunology; Gastrointestinal Diseases - veterinary; Lymphoid Tissue - immunology

The gastrointestinal lymphoid tissue (GALT) is under constant antigenic challenge from bacteria and food and must be able to distinguish between benign and pathogenic organisms. Recent advances in understanding the organization and function of GALT reveal how it is able to direct appropriate immune...