| Literature DB >> 33037700 |
Ling Shen1, Dan Huang1, Arwa Qaqish1, James Frencher1, Rui Yang2, Hongbo Shen2, Zheng W Chen1.
Abstract
Unique Vγ2Vδ2 (Vγ9Vδ2) T cells existing only in human and non-human primates, account for the majority of circulating γδ T cells in human adults. Vγ2Vδ2 T cells are the sole γδ T-cell subpopulation capable of recognizing the microbial (E)-4-hydroxy-3-methyl-but-2-enyl pyrophosphate (HMBPP) produced by selected pathogens during infections. Recent seminal studies in non-human primate models have demonstrated that the unique HMBPP-specific Vγ2Vδ2 T cells are fast-acting, multi-functional, and protective during infections. This article reviews the recent seminal observations of Vγ2Vδ2 T cells in protective mechanisms against tuberculosis and other infections.Entities:
Keywords: HMBPP; macaques; phosphoantigen; tuberculosis; vaccine; γδ T cells
Year: 2020 PMID: 33037700 DOI: 10.1111/imr.12927
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunol Rev ISSN: 0105-2896 Impact factor: 12.988