T cells with an intraepithelial phenotype upregulate cytotoxic function upon influenza infection in human lung

Authors :: Piet, Berber
de Bree, Godelieve J.
Smids-Dierdorp, Barbara S.
van der Loos, Chris M.
Remmerswaal, Ester B.M.
von der Thusen, Jan H.
van Haarst, Jan M.W.
Eerenberg, Jan P.
Brinke, Anja ten
van der Bij, Wim
Timens, Wim
van Lier, Rene A.W.
Jonkers, Rene E.
Source :: Journal of Clinical Investigation. June 1, 2011, Vol. 121 Issue 6, p2254, 10 p.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The human lung T cell compartment contains many [CD8.sup.+] T cells specific for respiratory viruses, suggesting that the lung is protected from recurring respiratory infections by a resident T cell [...]

Subjects :: T cells -- Health aspects
Integrins -- Health aspects
Influenza -- Genetic aspects -- Health aspects
Health care industry

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