Mesenteric lymph node

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007202",
  "term": "Mesenteric lymph node",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of lymph node located within the mesentery, the fold of peritoneum that attaches the intestine to the posterior abdominal wall. These nodes filter lymph from the gastrointestinal tract, playing a part in immune surveillance against ingested pathogens and antigens. They are a key component of the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymph node"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1212 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mesenteric-lymph-node/"
}