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Immunologic mechanisms in intestinal diseases.

S R Targan, M F Kagnoff, M D Brogan

    Annals of Internal Medicine
    |June 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Immunology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • The intestine functions as a critical immunologic organ.
    • It possesses distinct afferent and efferent compartments for host defense.
    • Environmental factors trigger diverse immune effector mechanisms within the intestine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the mechanisms of the intestinal mucosal immune system.
    • To discuss three distinct intestinal diseases: celiac disease, infections, and inflammatory bowel disease.
    • To highlight the interplay between mucosal immunity and systemic immunity.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on mucosal immunology and intestinal diseases.
    • Analysis of pathogenic mechanisms in celiac disease, microbial infections, and inflammatory bowel disease.
    • Discussion of genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors influencing intestinal immunity.

    Main Results:

    • Celiac disease involves genetic/immunologic factors, leading to mucosal damage and malabsorption.
    • Pathogenic microbes activate local intestinal immune responses, interacting with systemic immunity.
    • Inflammatory bowel disease suggests autoimmune mechanisms, though specific antigens and effectors remain unidentified.

    Conclusions:

    • The intestinal mucosal immune system is complex, involving multiple effector mechanisms.
    • Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for diagnosing and treating intestinal diseases.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the autoimmune basis of inflammatory bowel disease.

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