Tissue-resident memory T cells

Jason M. Schenkel, David Masopust

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Abstract

Tissue-resident memory T (Trm) cells constitute a recently identified lymphocyte lineage that occupies tissues without recirculating. They provide a first response against infections reencountered at body surfaces, where they accelerate pathogen clearance. Because Trm cells are not present within peripheral blood, they have not yet been well characterized, but are transcriptionally, phenotypically, and functionally distinct from recirculating central and effector memory Tcells. In this review, we will summarize current knowledge of Trm cell ontogeny, regulation, maintenance, and function and will highlight technical considerations for studying this population. Tissue-resident memory T (Trm) cells are a recently defined Tcell subset that does not recirculate and accelerates local pathogen clearance. Schenkel and Masopust summarize current knowledge of Trm cell ontogeny, regulation, maintenance, and function and highlight technical considerations for studying this cell population.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)886-897
Number of pages12
JournalImmunity
Volume41
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 18 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

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