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M cells are located in the epithelia overlying mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues such as Peyer's patches where they function as the antigen sampling cells of the mucosal immune system. Paradoxically, some pathogens exploit M cells as a route of invasion. Here we review our current knowledge of intestinal M cells with particular emphasis on the mechanisms underlying bacterial infection of these atypical epithelial cells.
Author(s): Clark MA, Jepson MA
Publication type: Review
Publication status: Published
Journal: International Journal of Medical Microbiology
Year: 2003
Volume: 293
Issue: 1
Pages: 17-39
Print publication date: 01/04/2003
ISSN (print): 1438-4221
ISSN (electronic): 1618-0607
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1078/1438-4221-00242
DOI: 10.1078/1438-4221-00242
PubMed id: 12755364
