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Abstract
Naive lymphocytes have a finite lifespan and are continually replaced by input from generative organs. In contrast, memory cells or their progeny can last a lifetime. The expanded populations of memory cells and their more widespread distribution provide protection against recurrent infection.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21587308 PMCID: PMC3303227 DOI: 10.1038/ni.2041
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Immunol ISSN: 1529-2908 Impact factor: 25.606