A role for epithelial γδ T cells in tissue repair
WL Havran - Immunologic research, 2000 - Springer
WL Havran
Immunologic research, 2000•SpringerMy colleagues and I have a long-term interest in interactions between intraepithelial γδ T
cells and neighboring epithelial cells. We have focused our studies on interactions in the
thymus, skin, and intestine, and are investigating the development, specificity, and function
of these γδ T cells. Our results have defined unique properties of these cells and support a
specialized role for epithelial γδ T cells in immune surveillance, wound repair, inflammation,
and protection from malignancy.
cells and neighboring epithelial cells. We have focused our studies on interactions in the
thymus, skin, and intestine, and are investigating the development, specificity, and function
of these γδ T cells. Our results have defined unique properties of these cells and support a
specialized role for epithelial γδ T cells in immune surveillance, wound repair, inflammation,
and protection from malignancy.
Abstract
My colleagues and I have a long-term interest in interactions between intraepithelial γδ T cells and neighboring epithelial cells. We have focused our studies on interactions in the thymus, skin, and intestine, and are investigating the development, specificity, and function of these γδ T cells. Our results have defined unique properties of these cells and support a specialized role for epithelial γδ T cells in immune surveillance, wound repair, inflammation, and protection from malignancy.
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