Re-entry of mature T cells to the thymus: an epiphenomenon?
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.
Sprent
Jonathan
J
Department of Immunology, The Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, Australia. jsprent@garvan.org.au
Surh
Charles D
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D000818:Animals; D002465:Cell Movement / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D013950:Thymus Gland / Q000276:immunology*