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Middle ear innate immunity. The middle ear is lined by epithelial cells, which can provide protection by secreting antimicrobial molecules, or through toll-like receptors (TLRs). The middle ear also possesses innate immune cells such as neutrophils, macrophages, dendritic cells, mast cells, and natural killer cells providing defense against intruding pathogens.
