Ectopic activation of the immune response in the larval salivary glands

ABSTRACT: Studying the salivary glands potential role during intestinal infections,using advantage from the ingenious GAL4/UAS-system available in the fly Epithelial immunity is a very simple but nevertheless indispensable type of immune response. Amongst all epithelial tissues, the intestine and the airways are outstanding, because they provide huge surface areas, where colonization or invasion of potential pathogens has to be obviated. The intestine is of special interest, because it has to hold the balance between tolerance and immunity, to protect the own microbial flora. An essential part of the intestinal tract has been completely overlooked, the salivary glands. They are the gatekeepers of the intestinal system, being essential for various aspects of the intestine’s immunity. Using the b

ORGANISM(S): Drosophila melanogaster

SUBMITTER: Thomas Roeder 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-20938 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress