title: Re-entry of mature T cells to the thymus: an epiphenomenon?
abstract: In certain situations mature post-thymic T cells are able to leave their residence in the secondary lymphoid tissues and re-enter the thymus. The physiological significance of this phenomenon is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Immunology, The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia. jsprent@garvan.org.au
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sprent
authors.forename: Charles D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Surh
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002465:Cell Movement / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000276:immunology*