Large scale analysis of pediatric antiviral CD8+ T cell populations reveals sustained, functional and mature responses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cellular immunity plays a crucial role in cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and substantial populations of CMV-specific T cells accumulate throughout life. However, although CMV infection occurs during childhood, relatively little is k...

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Main Authors: Northfield John, Sierro Sophie, Nonoyama Shigeaki, Nagasaka Hironori, Fujisawa Tomoo, Sogo Tsuyoshi, Inui Ayano, Komatsu Haruki, Lucas Michaela, Vargas Anita, Klenerman Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/3/1/11