Activation of MAIT cells by antigen presenting cells: a comprehensive analysis and assessment of HIV and TB disease on these interactions
MAIT cells are non-classical, innate-like T lymphocyte subsets, which recognize microbial vitamin B metabolites and rapidly respond by producing pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IFN-γ, TNF-α and cytotoxic molecules, which may result in the killing of bacteria-infected cells. Unlike conventional T...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Health Sciences
2020
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31130 |