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Autophagy in thymic epithelium shapes the T-cell repertoire and is essential for tolerance

Authors :
Nedjic, Jelena
Aichinger, Martin
Emmerich, Jan
Mizushima, Noboru
Klein, Ludger
Source :
Nature. September 18, 2008, Vol. 455 Issue 7211, p396, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Recognition of self-antigen-derived epitopes presented by major histocompatibility complex class II (MHC II) molecules on thymic epithelial cells (TECs) is critical for the generation of a functional and self-tolerant CD4 [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
455
Issue :
7211
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.188943144