c-Rel is dispensable for the differentiation and functional maturation of M cells in the follicle-associated epithelium
M cells reside within the follicle-associated epithelium (FAE) overlying the gut-associated lymphoid tissues. These unique phagocytic epithelial cells enable the mucosal immune system to sample antigens within the lumen of the intestine. The differentiation of M cells from uncommitted precursors in...
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5152706/ |