Pathophysiological Roles of Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells in the Context of Gut Microbiota-Liver Axis
Mucosal-associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are a subset of T lymphocytes expressing a semi-invariant T-cell receptor (TCR) present as TCR <i>V</i>α7.2-<i>J</i>α33 in humans and TCR <i>V</i>α19-<i>J</i>α33 in mice. They are activated by ligands produce...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/2/296 |