A new chapter: hematopoietic stem cells are direct players in immunity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Several lines of evidence support the hypothesis that hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) directly interact with the immune system and have potential for immune privilege. Although the microenvironment or niche provides protection for HSCs from immune attack, HSCs ar...

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Main Authors: Zheng Junke, Song Chun, Zhang Cheng Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Cell & Bioscience
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Online Access:http://www.cellandbioscience.com/content/1/1/33