Morphofunctional Features of Intestinal-Associated Lymphoid Tissue

Abstract

In mammals, one of the main systems that protect the body from pathogenic influences is the immune system. One of the large peripheral sections is the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). About 80% of all immunocompetent cells in the body are associated with the intestinal mucosa. GALT is an important part of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT).