Phenotypic characteristics of human type II alveolar epithelial cells suitable for antigen presentation to T lymphocytes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Type II alveolar epithelial cells (AECII) are well known for their role in the innate immune system. More recently, it was proposed that they could play a role in the antigen presentation to T lymphocytes but contradictory results ha...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/12/1/15 |