Immunohistochemical analyses of the lymphoepithelium in human nasopharyngeal associated lymphoid tissue (NALT): preliminary results.
M-cells and their lymphoepithelial contacts were studied in a morphological study by using electron microscopy. To get insight into lymphoepithelial interactions and inflammatory processes in the NALT we compared M-cell rich areas (established by electron microscopy) in adenoids and tonsils, with areas lacking M-cells and intraepithelial lymphoid cells. Immunohistochemical techniques were used.
Claeys
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.
Cuvelier
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Van Cauwenberge
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004848:Epithelium / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D013601:T-Lymphocytes
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D015815:Cell Adhesion Molecules