| Literature DB >> 14617198 |
Anna Valujskikh1, Fadi G Lakkis.
Abstract
A cardinal feature of the adaptive immune response is its ability to generate long-lived populations of memory T lymphocytes. Memory T cells are specific to the antigen encountered during the primary immune response and react rapidly and vigorously upon re-encounter with the same antigen. Memory T cells that recognize microbial antigens provide the organism with long-lasting protection against potentially fatal infections. On the other hand, memory T cells that recognize donor alloantigens can jeopardize the survival of life-saving organ transplants. We review here the immunobiology of memory T cells and describe their role in the rejection of solid organ allografts.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14617198 DOI: 10.1046/j.1600-065x.2003.00087.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunol Rev ISSN: 0105-2896 Impact factor: 12.988