The role of gamma delta T lymphocytes in infection.
Many recent studies suggest an involvement of gamma delta T cells in the immune response to infectious pathogens including viruses, bacteria and eukaryotic parasites. However, it remains unclear whether the responses of gamma delta T cells are specifically directed against antigens derived from these pathogens or against infection-induced, host-derived ligands.
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National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, Denver, Colorado.
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