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Weakly self-reactive T-cell clones can homeostatically expand when present at low numbers.
European journal of immunology - 1 Jan 2017
Vrisekoop Nienke, Artusa Patricio, Monteiro Joao P, Mandl Judith N
Abstract excerpt
T-cell division is central to maintaining a stable T-cell pool in adults. It also enables T-cell expansion in neonates, and after depletion by chemotherapy, bone marrow transplantation, or infection. The same signals required for T-cell survival in lymphoreplete settings, IL-7 and T-cell receptor (TCR) interactions with self-peptide MHC (pMHC), induce division when T-cell numbers are low. The strength of...
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