Thymus Gland: A Double Edge Sword for Coronaviruses
The thymus is the main lymphoid organ that regulates the immune and endocrine systems by controlling thymic cell proliferation and differentiation. The gland is a primary lymphoid organ responsible for generating mature T cells into CD4+ or CD8+ single-positive (SP) T cells, contributing to cellular...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Vaccines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/10/1119 |