Abstract
Mucosal associated invariant T cells are unique T cells localized at high frequencies at the portals of entry for many pathogens. Mucosal associated invariant T cells display a variety of characteristics that suggest their function is to act as effectors in the initial control of microbial infection at mucosal sites.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 742-748 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Microbes and Infection |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 8-9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2011 |
Keywords
- INKT cells
- MHC-I
- MR1
- Mucosal associated invariant T (MAIT) cells
- Mucosal immunity
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases