Peacekeepers of the immune system
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The immune system is considered to permit potentially autodestructive T cells for circulating and it also deploys T cells capable of controlling them. Knowledge of the way they are developed and the way they conduct their immunosuppressive activities would play an important role in recruiting them for use against a host of debilitating and even fatal disorders.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2006
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Immunity's early-warning system
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The innate immune system recognizes generic classes of molecules produced by a variety of disease-causing agents, or pathogens and triggers an inflammatory response. This system produces certain signaling proteins called cytokines that not only induce inflammation but also activate the B and T cells that are needed for the adaptive response.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
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T cell turnoff
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The deactivation of the T cells due to the HIV infection is discussed. The scientists are examining the functions of these cells to determine new methods to treat HIV by suppressing the immune system.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2007
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