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Efficient Isolation Protocol for B and T Lymphocytes from Human Palatine Tonsils
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2015
Palatine tonsils are a rich source of B and T lymphocytes. Here we provide an easy, efficient and rapid protocol to isolate B and T lymphocytes from human palatine tonsils. The method described has been specifically adapted for studies of the viral etiology of tonsil inflammation known as tonsillitis.
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Tonsillitis I: Introduction
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2024
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, which are two lymphoid tissue masses at the back of the throat. This condition can cause discomfort and irritation in the throat. Etiology Three primary contributing factors have been identified. • Viruses: Viral infections are the most common cause of tonsillitis. Common viruses responsible for tonsillitis include rhinovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, Epstein-Barr virus, and adenovirus. • Bacteria: The predominant bacterium responsible for...
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Tonsillitis II: Management
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2024
This lesson will focus on the different treatment options for managing tonsillitis, which typically depend on the cause and severity. • Acute viral tonsillitis treatment usually involves outpatient supportive management, including analgesia (acetaminophen) and oral hydration, corticosteroids (dexamethasone), salt-water gargles, and rest. • Bacterial tonsillitis is typically treated with penicillin as the primary choice, although cephalosporins can also be effective. Antibiotic therapy with...
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Assessment of Spatial Lingual Tactile Sensitivity using a Gratings Orientation Test
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2021
This work illustrates a standard procedure and threshold determination by the R-index to assess spatial lingual tactile sensitivity using a gratings orientation test.
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Assessment of Midline Lingual Point-Pressure Somatosensation Using Von Frey Hair Monofilaments
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2020
This work describes a standard method to assess tactile sensation at the midline of the tongue tip. Using Von Frey Hair (VFH) monofilaments, this protocol provides estimates of detection and discrimination threshold estimates for oral point pressure (OPP).
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Crypts create a sampling interface between swallowed food or inhaled air and immune cells. Material retained in these surface openings can be encountered by antigen-presenting cells, which help lymphocytes recognize potential pathogens. This arrangement links exposure at the tongue’s posterior surface with a local immune response, rather than treating the tissue as a passive barrier.
Lingual tonsils contribute to the broader organization of Waldeyer’s ring by placing lymphoid tissue within mucosal surfaces exposed to the upper respiratory and digestive tracts. Their mucosa-associated location is biologically important because immune surveillance occurs where external material enters or passes through the body. This provides context for studying protection across neighboring tissues.
Antigen recognition at the lingual tonsils can initiate local immune responses, including antibody production. The sequence begins with exposure to material from swallowed food or inhaled air, followed by recognition of potential pathogens by antigen-presenting cells and lymphocytes. Activation of these defenses near entry routes helps explain the importance of mucosal immunity in this tissue.
A focused study should connect the posterior tongue location with the presence of surface crypts, lymphoid tissue, antigen-presenting cells, and lymphocytes. Researchers can then relate these features to exposure from swallowed or inhaled material and to local immune responses. Examining structure and function together clarifies how mucosal tissues participate in protection of adjacent body tracts.
Inflammation or hypertrophy, meaning enlargement of the tissue, can make the lingual tonsils clinically significant rather than only immunologically interesting. The overview identifies possible consequences including throat discomfort, difficulty swallowing, and airway obstruction. These outcomes make tissue size and inflammatory state important considerations when connecting microscopic biology with symptoms affecting the upper throat.
Lingual tonsils connect several areas of study: mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue, local recognition of potential pathogens, antibody production, and the organization of Waldeyer’s ring. In biology, they illustrate how immune tissues operate at exposed mucosal surfaces. In medicine, examining inflammation or hypertrophy helps relate those biological features to swallowing problems, throat discomfort, and possible airway effects.