Paneth cells: leukocyte-like mediators of innate immunity in the intestine.
Paneth cells are secretory intestinal epithelial cells located at the base of the crypts of Lieberkühn in the small intestine. They display prominent cytoplasmic granules, containing antibacterial proteins such as lysozyme, secretory phospholipase A2 type IIA, and alpha-defensins, which are released...
Main Author: | Keshav, S |
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2006
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