Specialized epithelial cells found in the intestinal lining over Peyer's patches. Their primary function is to transport antigens and pathogens from the gut lumen into the underlying lymphoid tissue. These are known as M cells or microfold cells.
Célula epitelial especializada en el epitelio intestinal sobre las placas de Peyer, a través de la cual los antígenos y patógenos entran desde el intestino. Estas células son conocidas como células M o micropliegues.
| Front | Specialized epithelial cell type in the intestinal epithelium over Peyer’s patches, through which antigens and pathogens enter from the gut |
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| Back | M cells microfold cells |
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