Thymic development and selection of T Lymphocytes [electronic resource] / Thomas Boehm, Yousuke Takahama, editors.
2014
QR185.8.T2
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Thymic development and selection of T Lymphocytes [electronic resource] / Thomas Boehm, Yousuke Takahama, editors.
ISBN
9783642402524 electronic book
3642402526 electronic book
9783642402517
3642402526 electronic book
9783642402517
Published
Heidelberg : Springer, 2014.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (vii, 132 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-642-40252-4 doi
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QR185.8.T2
Dewey Decimal Classification
571.9/66
Summary
The thymus is an evolutionarily ancient primary lymphoid organ common to all vertebrates in which T cell development takes place. Failing thymus function is associated with immunodeficiency and/or autoimmunity. In this volume, leading experts provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in thymopoiesis research. The chapters cover the development of the thymic epithelial microenvironment, address the formation of a diverse and self-tolerant repertoire of T cell receptors as the basis for cellular immunity, discuss the mechanisms by which progenitor cells colonize the thymus and detail the molecular basis for T lineage decisions. The reviews illustrate the important role of the multifaceted process of thymopoiesis for adaptive immunity.
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Includes index.
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 11, 2013).
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Boehm, T. L. J. (Thomas L. J.), 1956-, editor of compilation.
Takahama, Yousuke, editor of compilation.
Takahama, Yousuke, editor of compilation.
Series
Current topics in microbiology and immunology ; v.373. 0070-217X
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Table of Contents
Development and Function of Cortical Thymic Epithelial Cells
Mechanisms of Thymus Medulla Development And Function
Self-peptides in TCR Repertoire Selection and Peripheral T Cell Function
Central Tolerance Induction
Trafficking to the Thymus
The CD4/CD8 Lineages: Central Decisions and Peripheral Modifications for T Lymphocytes.
Mechanisms of Thymus Medulla Development And Function
Self-peptides in TCR Repertoire Selection and Peripheral T Cell Function
Central Tolerance Induction
Trafficking to the Thymus
The CD4/CD8 Lineages: Central Decisions and Peripheral Modifications for T Lymphocytes.