Table 2.
Distribution of B and T cell subsets in MALT and systemic lymphoid tissues
| Tissues | B cell (% positive cells ± SD) | T cell (% positive cells ± SD) | Ratio of B cells to T cells |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mucosa-associated Lymphoid tissues | |||
| Appendix | 50 ± 9 | 13 ± 2 | 4.0 |
| Cecal tonsil | 36 ± 6 | 27 ± 3 | 1.3 |
| Peyer's patch | 34 ± 4 | 33 ± 4 | 1.0 |
| Ileocecal plaque | 25 ± 7 | 32 ± 4 | 0.8 |
| Intraepithelial leukocytes | 5 ± 4 | 69 ± 12 | 0.1 |
| Lamina propria leukocytes | 1 ± 1 | 56 ± 11 | 0.01 |
| Systemic tissues | |||
| Spleen | 49 ± 10 | 37 ± 10 | 1.3 |
| Peripheral blood | 44 ± 13 | 45 ± 7 | 1.0 |
| Mesenteric lymph node | 37 ± 8 | 56 ± 9 | 0.7 |