Ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (OCP) is a rare autoimmune disease. Without proper treatment, it can damage the eyes and cause vision loss. OCP is a type of mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP). MMP is a ...

Mucus isn't exactly something people give much thought to — until they're sick and dealing with a constantly runny nose. But mucus is actually an important part of a healthy immune system, according ...

In an article published in Mucosal Immunology, scientists show that IgA antibodies present in mucous membranes play a key role against HIV. By triggering the destruction of infected cells, which then ...

Pemphigus vulgaris is a rare autoimmune condition that causes painful blistering on the skin and mucous membranes. These blisters commonly appear in the mouth and are prone to bursting easily, which ...

Airways with mucus plugs have thicker epithelium, basement membranes and smooth muscle than unplugged airways. These thicker features occur in patients with fatal and nonfatal asthma alike. WASHINGTON ...

The human small intestine absorbs nutrients while protecting us from potentially harmful microbes. One of the cell types that plays a key role in this protection is the microfold cell (M cell). These ...

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