| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6117350 | Immunology Letters | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠CD8αα intraepithelial T lymphocytes located in the gut mucosa of the small intestine have unique characteristics. ⺠Origin and differentiation of these cells has been the subject of much debate. ⺠Identification of early thymus precursors responsible for their generation led to a unifying concept. ⺠These precursors leave the thymus, colonize the gut and complete differentiation while migrating to the epithelium. ⺠The gut epithelium behaves as a primary lymphoid organ.
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Authors
Laetitia Peaudecerf, Benedita Rocha,