Open AccessParenteral Nutrition Impairs Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue and Mucosal Immunity by Reducing Lymphotoxin β Receptor Expression
Author(s) -
Woodae Kang,
F. Enrique Gómez,
Jinggang Lan,
Yoshifumi Sano,
Chikara Ueno,
Kenneth A. Kudsk
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
annals of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.153
H-Index - 309
eISSN - 1528-1140
pISSN - 0003-4932
DOI - 10.1097/01.sla.0000234797.42935.46
Subject(s) - medicine , immunology , immunity , gut associated lymphoid tissue , stimulation , enteral administration , lymphotoxin , immunoglobulin a , intestinal mucosa , mesenteric lymph nodes , isotype , immune system , lymphocyte , lymphatic system , parenteral nutrition , antibody , endocrinology , monoclonal antibody , immunoglobulin g
To determine the effects of parenteral nutrition (PN) on LTbetaR in gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT), particularly the intestine and Peyer's patches (PP).