Intraepithelial lymphocyte
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intraepithelial-lymphocyte-239-5878562
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Intraepithelial lymphocyte
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Intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL) are lymphocytes found in the epithelial layer of mammalian mucosal linings, such as the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and reproductive tract. However, unlike other T cells, IELs do not need priming. Upon encountering antigens, they immediately release cytokines and cause killing of infected target cells. In the GI tract, they are components of gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). Intestinal IELs are long-lived resistant effector cells spread along the entire len
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intraepithelial_lymphocyte
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2024-01-09T10:37:09Z
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