Detection of TdT-positive cells in the mesenteric lymph nodes of immunodeficient rats: study of their antigenic phenotype.

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Detection of TdT-positive cells in the mesenteric lymph nodes of immunodeficient rats: study of their antigenic phenotype.

Regional immunology - 1 Jan 2000

Melton E, Roux M E

Abstract excerpt

Terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) containing cells were found in the mesenteric lymph nodes of protein deprived and casein re-fed rats. Double immunofluorescence was used to characterize these TdT+ cells according to their surface antigenic phenotype. TdT+ cells expressing T-cell antige...

Topics

Animals
Animals, Suckling
Antigens
DNA Nucleotidylexotransferase
Female
Immunity
Lymph Nodes
Lymphocytes, Null
Male
Mesentery
Nutrition Disorders
Phenotype
Rats
Rats, Inbred Strains

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