Figure 1. IgA deficiency induces ileitis (IMAGE)

Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Figure 1. IgA deficiency induces ileitis

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The small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflammatory cytokines are secreted from T cells, resulting in in inflammation of the ileum (right).

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Department of Immunology, TMDU

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