IMMUNOL. TODAY 19/9 (1998) 414-421


Immunology of the tonsils

Perry M., Whyte A.

Division of Anatomy and Cell Biology, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, London, SE1 9RT, UK

Abstract
The tonsils are lymphoepithelial structures that provide a protective immunological ring at the openings of both digestive and respiratory tracts. Here, as discussed by Marta Perry and Anthony Whyte, the unique nature of the various human tonsils reveals that they are capable of a variety of complex immunological functions.


 

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