Mapping Human Immunity and the Education of Waldeyer's Ring.
Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet
; 2024 Apr 09.
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ABSTRACT
The development and deployment of single-cell genomic technologies have driven a resolution revolution in our understanding of the immune system, providing unprecedented insight into the diversity of immune cells present throughout the body and their function in health and disease. Waldeyer's ring is the collective name for the lymphoid tissue aggregations of the upper aerodigestive tract, comprising the palatine, pharyngeal (adenoids), lingual, and tubal tonsils. These tonsils are the first immune sentinels encountered by ingested and inhaled antigens and are responsible for mounting the first wave of adaptive immune response. An effective mucosal immune response is critical to neutralizing infection in the upper airway and preventing systemic spread, and dysfunctional immune responses can result in ear, nose, and throat pathologies. This review uses Waldeyer's ring to demonstrate how single-cell technologies are being applied to advance our understanding of the immune system and highlight directions for future research.
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Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet
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2024
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