gut-associated lymphoid tissue

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lymphoid tissue
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:GALT
gptkbp:contains gptkb:tonsils
appendix
Peyer's patches
isolated lymphoid follicles
mesenteric lymph nodes
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:large_intestine
gptkb:small_intestine
gptkbp:function immune response
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gut-associated lymphoid tissue
gptkbp:location gastrointestinal tract
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:mucosa-associated_lymphoid_tissue
gptkbp:relatedTo mucosal immunity
immune system
intestinal epithelium
gptkbp:role protects against pathogens
generates IgA antibodies
produces immune cells
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mucosa-associated_lymphoid_tissue
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7