Thymic Development and Selection of T Lymphocytes: 373 (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology, 373) - Softcover

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9783662511961: Thymic Development and Selection of T Lymphocytes: 373 (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology, 373)
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ISBN 10: 3662511967 ISBN 13: 9783662511961
Publisher: Springer, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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Publisher
Springer
Publication date
2016
Language
English
ISBN 10 
3662511967
ISBN 13 
9783662511961
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
139
Editor
Boehm Thomas, Takahama Yousuke

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