Intestinal immune cells play an unexpected role in immune surveillance of the bloodstream
Thursday, December 13, 2012 - 13:00
in Health & Medicine
Researchers have found that dendritic cells in the intestinal lining collect antigens from both intestinal contents and the circulation, leading to the generation of T cells that suppress inflammation. Disruption of that regulatory system may lead to the development of autoimmune disorders, inflammatory bowel disease or food allergies.