PD-1 deficiency promotes TFH cells expansion in ITV-immunized mice by upregulating cytokines secretion
Abstract Background T follicular helper (TFH) cells are fundamental for the development of humoral immunity. In our previous study, we found that PD-1 deficiency substantially promoted the expansion of Plasmodium-specific TFH cells and enhanced the humoral immunity of ITV (infection treatment vaccin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-07-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2984-4 |