T cells are just dying to accept grafts.
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Abstract
Two papers suggest that apoptosis of alloreactive T cells is required for induction of peripheral transplantation tolerance. These findings raise new questions about how lymphocytes reach from beyond the grave to influence the immune response (pages 1298-1302 and 1303-1307).
Medical subject headings
- Apoptosis
- T-Lymphocytes
- Transplantation Immunology