Published in Nature · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found that memory T cells retain an 'epigenetic signature' from their effector state, allowing them to rapidly respond to future threats. This breakthrough has significant implications for vaccine development and could aid efforts to eliminate HIV from the body.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Immune cells turn back time to achieve memory Emory Health Sciences · Dec 13, 2017 · first to report
- Memory T cells responsible for long-term immunity have been cross-trained St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · Dec 13, 2017