[HTML][HTML] Dendritic cells and the intestinal bacterial flora: a role for localized mucosal immune responses

HH Uhlig, F Powrie - The Journal of clinical investigation, 2003 - Am Soc Clin Investig
HH Uhlig, F Powrie
The Journal of clinical investigation, 2003Am Soc Clin Investig
Mammals coexist in an overall symbiotic relationship with a complex array of commensal
bacterial flora that colonizes the gastrointestinal tract. These intestinal bacteria interface with
cells of the mucosal immune system, including DCs. Here we discuss mechanisms of
interaction between intestinal bacteria and DCs and the role of localized gastrointestinal
immune responses.
Mammals coexist in an overall symbiotic relationship with a complex array of commensal bacterial flora that colonizes the gastrointestinal tract. These intestinal bacteria interface with cells of the mucosal immune system, including DCs. Here we discuss mechanisms of interaction between intestinal bacteria and DCs and the role of localized gastrointestinal immune responses.
The Journal of Clinical Investigation