follicle associated enterocyte
follicle associated enterocyte
"An enterocyte found in the follicle-associated epithelium (FAE) that covers Peyer's patches and other mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues. This cell has reduced absorptive capacity and expresses higher levels of chemokines CCL20 and CXCL16, compared to regular villus enterocytes. It contributes to antigen sampling and immune interactions, supporting the specialized function of the FAE in mucosal immunity."