title: Human T-cell clones find ever wider application.
abstract: With clones of human T lymphocytes and the means of propagating them for prolonged periods in vitro, several kinds of investigation are possible: the physiological role of cell surface molecules; T-cell heterogeneity and functional repertoires with regard to immunoregulatory and effector activities; the pathophysiology of disorders related to abnormal immune responses; and screening for potential vaccines. To best exploit this technology, collaborations among investigators in cell and molecular biology, immunochemistry and clinical medicine are required. A recent workshop(∗) brought together such specialists.
authors.affiliation: Max-Planck-Institut fur Immunbiologie, D-7800 Freiburg, FRG.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Emmrich
authors.affiliation: I. Med Klinik and Poliklinik der Universitat, D-6500 Mainz, FRG.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meuer