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The Intestinal Mucus Barrier to Parasites and Bacteria

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Mucus in Health and Disease—II

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 144))

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The intestinal mucus layer has been recognised as a layer in which both antibodies are contained1 and microorganisms are trapped2,3,4. we have examined the interrelationship between these three (i.e. intestinal mucus layer, antibodies and microorganisms) using nematode parasite infections of the rat and the resident bacteria of the intestines of man.

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  1. Depts. of Immunology and Gastroenterology, Clinical Research Centre, Harrow, Middlesex, UK

    Drs. G. B. Lee & B. M. Ogilvie

  2. Dept. of Parasitology, National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, London, NW7, UK

    Drs. G. B. Lee & B. M. Ogilvie

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, England

    Eric N. Chantler  & Max Elstein  & 

  2. University of Department of Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, England

    James B. Elder

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Lee, G.B., Ogilvie, B.M. (1982). The Intestinal Mucus Barrier to Parasites and Bacteria. In: Chantler, E.N., Elder, J.B., Elstein, M. (eds) Mucus in Health and Disease—II. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 144. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-9254-9_38

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