Tertiary lymphoid tissue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011886",
  "term": "Tertiary lymphoid tissue",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Organized aggregates of lymphoid cells that form in non-lymphoid tissues at sites of chronic inflammation or infection. These structures resemble secondary lymphoid organs, containing T and B cell zones, and can support local immune responses. They are not present under normal physiological conditions but develop in response to persistent antigenic stimulation.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Tertiary Lymphoid Organ"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "secondary lymphoid tissue"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1252 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tertiary-lymphoid-tissue/"
}