Explain the role of GALT, BALT & MALT in immune system.
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MALT inductive sites are secondary immune tissues where antigen sampling occurs and immune responses are initiated. ... MALT tissues comprise the mucosal immune system which can function independently of the systemic immune system and are, therefore, an important and often overlooked aspect of immunopathology.
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) is a component of the mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) which works in the immune system to protect the body from invasion in the gut.
Function. Function and purpose of BALT is not completely known yet. It is also unclear if its formation is part of normal immune response or if it is pathologic and should be suppressed. BALT is included in the efficient priming of adaptive B-cell and T-cell responses directed against airborne antigens.