Author : Thomas Boehm
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642402526
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (424 download)
Book Synopsis Thymic Development and Selection of T Lymphocytes by : Thomas Boehm
Download or read book Thymic Development and Selection of T Lymphocytes written by Thomas Boehm and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.