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GI IMMUNOLOGY Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the epithelial cells in the gut

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form tight junctions and prevent entry into lamina propria

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what is expressed on epithelial cells

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PRRs e.g. TLR

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what is the function of the goblet cells

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produce mucins which secrete mucus

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what is the function of paneth cells

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produce antimicrobial peptides

also produce REGIII proteins that block bacterial colonization

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what is the function of microfold cells

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allow sampling of antigens from the lumen

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