Activation of MAIT cells, and their role in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection

<p>Mucosal associated invariant T (MAIT) cells are a population of innate-like lymphocytes, with an emerging role in tuberculosis (TB). They are characterised by the expression of high levels of CD161 and IL-18Rα, possession of a Vα7.2<sup>+</sup> T cell receptor (TCR), and restric...

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Hovedforfatter: Bilton, M
Andre forfattere: Klenerman, P
Format: Thesis
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 2016
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