Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007612",
  "term": "Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Aggregations of lymphoid cells found within the mucous membranes throughout the body, forming a key component of the immune system. These tissues are strategically located to encounter antigens entering the body through mucosal surfaces. Examples include Peyer's patches in the small intestine and tonsils in the pharynx.",
  "synonyms": [
    "bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue (BALT)",
    "nasal-associated lymphoid tissue (NALT)"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "gut-associated lymphoid tissue",
    "secondary lymphoid tissue",
    "mucosa"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1215 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mucosa-associated-lymphoid-tissue/"
}