Mediation of Mucosal Immunoglobulins in Buccal Cavity of Teleost in Antibacterial Immunity

The buccal mucosa (BM) of vertebrates is a critical mucosal barrier constantly exposed to rich and diverse pathogens from air, water, and food. While mammals are known to contain a mucosal associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) in the buccal cavity which induces B-cells and immunoglobulins (Igs) response...

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Main Authors: Hao-Yue Xu, Fen Dong, Xue Zhai, Kai-Feng Meng, Guang-Kun Han, Gao-Feng Cheng, Zheng-Ben Wu, Nan Li, Zhen Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2020.562795/full