Abstract
Peyer's patches are lymphoid organs situated on the anti-mesenteric side of the mid-intestine. Within the Peyer's patches, immune responses to intestinal-derived antigens are initiated. In this chapter, we will discuss the structure and function of the Peyer's patches. In addition, the development of Peyer's patches during fetal life will be reviewed, with an emphasis on the reciprocal interaction between distinct hematopoietic cell subsets and their stromal environment in the Peyer's patch anlage.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Developmental Biology of Peripheral Lymphoid Organs |
Editors | Peter Balogh |
Place of Publication | Berlin |
Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
Pages | 97-106 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783642144295 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783642144288, 9783642444319 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Research programs
- EMC MM-02-41-04