The two most common lineages of T-cells, α:β and μ:δ T-cells… The two most common lineages of T-cells, α:β and μ:δ T-cells, develop in parallel from common precursors. Read Details
The pre-TCR complex is composed of a functional α chain, a s… The pre-TCR complex is composed of a functional α chain, a surrogate β chain (preTβ), CD3 proteins and ζ chain. Read Details
Upon recognition of pathogen via innate immune receptors, wh… Upon recognition of pathogen via innate immune receptors, what co-stimulatory molecule does a dendritic cell start expressing that allows it to activate naive T-cells? Read Details
Sphingosine 1-phosphate directs naive T-cells out of the lym… Sphingosine 1-phosphate directs naive T-cells out of the lymph node back into the lymph. Read Details
T-cells are activated in the _______ and T-cell maturation t… T-cells are activated in the _______ and T-cell maturation takes place in the _______? Read Details
A thymectomy of a 25 year old male will result in: A thymectomy of a 25 year old male will result in: Read Details
Which of the following is false about TH2 cells? Which of the following is false about TH2 cells? Read Details
When would you expect to see RAG-1 and RAG-2 expressed durin… When would you expect to see RAG-1 and RAG-2 expressed during the process of T-cell development? Read Details
AIRE (autoimmune regulator) is used by a subpopulation of th… AIRE (autoimmune regulator) is used by a subpopulation of thymic epithelial cells during positive selection to produce some peripheral self peptides. Read Details
Langerhans’ cells are a type of mature dendritic cells that… Langerhans’ cells are a type of mature dendritic cells that take up antigens when the skin is breached. Read Details