Forewarned is forearmed.
Memory killer T cells contribute to control of secondary viral infection by exhibiting rapid effector function upon reinfection. In this issue of Immunity, Kohlmeier et al. (2010) demonstrate that type I interferon is key for rapid upregulation of effector function within circulating memory T cells, ensuring efficient control of infection.
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Nicole
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia.
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Stephen J
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