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References ...79 Subject Index ...93 VII Abbreviations AB Alcian blue AB-PAS Alcian blue - periodic acid Schiff ABC avidin biotin complex amine precursor uptake and decarboxylation APUD CCK cholecystokinin Cv conventional CV-P conventional animal fed purified diet conventional animal fed commercial diet CV-C DAB diaminobenzidine EC enteroglucagon follicle-associated epithelium FAE FITC fluorescein-isothiocyanate GALT gut-associated lymphoid tissue GF germ-free GF-P germ-free animal fed purified diet GF-C germ-free animal fed commercial diet GLI grey level index haematoxylin and eosin H&E HFA human flora-associated HFA-P human flora-associated fed purified diet IBAS interaktives Bild Analyse System PAS periodic acid Schiff PYY peptide with tyrosine (Y) at the N-terminus and tyrosine (Y) amide at the C terminus scm severe combined immunodeficiency SCFA short chain fatty acid SIR serotonin immunoreactive Abbreviations for lectins and their specific sugars are shown in Tables 2, 3 and 4 IX 1 Introduction The mucosal surface of the gastrointestinal tract is covered by a monolayer of colum- nar epithelial cells.This epithelium represents a vast surface area that is vulnerable to foreign antigens and microbial pathogens. By being in contact with a large number of potentially harmful substances and infectious organisms, the mucosal surface must provide mechanisms not only to regulate the entry of macromolecules but to serve as an exporter of secretory antibodies for mucosal defence.

Strange India: 50 Weird, Lost, and Untold TruthsBy R. SharmaExplore the most mysterious, strange, and forgotten stories from India's long and layered history.Strange India is a collection of 50 true stories that blend folklore, archaeology, and ancient secrets — revealing the bizarre side of India that textbooks leave out. From temples that defy physics to caves that write their own scriptures, each chapter uncovers a strange fact, lost truth, or unexplained place that still leaves experts puzzled.Inside, you'll find:Unsolved mysteries of ancient IndiaReal-life legends, cursed objects, and strange ritualsForgotten temples, vanishing villages, and ghost citiesWeird historical facts and cultural oddities you've never heard ofPerfect for readers who love curious history, Indian culture, unsolved mysteries, or simply the thrill of the weird. Written in a poetic, simple, and slightly witty voice, this book brings India's strangest truths to life — one page at a time.Whether you're a history lover, a trivia fan, or just someone who enjoys a good mystery, Strange India is your doorway into the wild, weird heart of the subcontinent.