Thymic Development and Selection of T Lymphocytes
The thymus is an evolutionarily ancient primary lymphoid organ common to all vertebrates in which T cell development takes place. Failing thymus function is associated with immunodeficiency and/or autoimmunity. In this volume, leading experts provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in th...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer,
2014.
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Edición: | 1st ed. 2014. |
Colección: | Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology,
373 |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto Completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Development and Function of Cortical Thymic Epithelial Cells
- Mechanisms of Thymus Medulla Development And Function
- Self-peptides in TCR Repertoire Selection and Peripheral T Cell Function.- Central Tolerance Induction
- Trafficking to the Thymus
- The CD4/CD8 Lineages: Central Decisions and Peripheral Modifications for T Lymphocytes.