Thymic Development and Selection of T Lymphocytes
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 thymopoiesis research. The chapters cover the development of the thymic epithelial microenvironment, address the formation of a diverse and self-tolerant repertoire of T cell receptors as the basis for cellular immunity, discuss the mechanisms by which progenitor cells colonize the thymus and detail the molecular basis for T lineage decisions. The reviews illustrate the important role of the multifaceted process of thymopoiesis for adaptive immunity.
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.</p>
<p>Development and Function of Cortical Thymic Epithelial Cells
Mechanisms of Thymus Medulla Development And FunctionSelf-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.</p>
ISBN | 978-3-662-51196-1 |
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Artikelnummer | 9783662511961 |
Medientyp | Buch |
Auflage | Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014 |
Copyrightjahr | 2016 |
Verlag | Springer, Berlin |
Umfang | VII, 132 Seiten |
Abbildungen | VII, 132 p. 11 illus., 9 illus. in color. |
Sprache | Englisch |