Immunzonen
Immunzonen is a term encountered in some German-language immunology discussions to denote distinct microenvironments within tissues in which immune responses are organized. The expression is not a standard label in contemporary textbooks; in most contexts the idea is referred to by describing immune compartments, such as B‑cell follicles or T‑cell zones rather than a single term.
In secondary lymphoid organs like lymph nodes and the spleen, the architecture includes specialized zones that
Functions attributed to immunzones include efficient antigen sampling and presentation, selective lymphocyte activation, clonal expansion, and
Clinically, changes in the distribution or function of immune zones can accompany infections, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiencies,
Terminology: The term immunzonen is not universally used; it may appear in educational texts or discussions