Segmented filamentous bacteria interact with intraepithelial mononuclear cells.
Segmented filamentous bacteria (SFB) are found in multiple species and play an important role in the development of mucosal immunity. The mechanism by which the bacteria interact with the immune system has not been well defined. We provide morphologic evidence of direct interaction between SFB and intraepithelial mononuclear cells.
Meyerholz
David K
DK
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventive Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50010, USA.
Stabel
Thomas J
TJ
Cheville
Norman F
NF
D000818:Animals; D001419:Bacteria / Q000254:growth & development / Q000648:ultrastructure; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D002467:Cell Nucleus / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D003593:Cytoplasm / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007082:Ileum / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000166:cytology / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D013552:Swine