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Biology and pathology of the intestinal M‐cell. A review

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Pages 333-336 | Published online: 01 Nov 2011
 

Summary

The literature of the intestinal M‐cell, which is part of the epithelium covering the gut‐associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), is reviewed. Attention is paid to the localization, structure, origin and function of this cell, under both normal and pathological conditions.

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Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, State University of Utrecht, Yalelaan I, 3508 TD Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Former senior student, Department of Veterinary Pathology.

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