bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lymphoid tissue
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:BALT
gptkbp:contains dendritic cells
macrophages
lymphocytes
gptkbp:developedBy inducible in humans
gptkbp:foundIn respiratory tract
gptkbp:function immune response
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue
gptkbp:location bronchi
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:mucosa-associated_lymphoid_tissue
gptkbp:presentIn some mammals
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:gut-associated_lymphoid_tissue
gptkbp:role protects against inhaled pathogens
gptkbp:type secondary lymphoid organ
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mucosa-associated_lymphoid_tissue
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7