Abstract
Memory T cells remember viruses from previous infections, providing immunity by facilitating the killing of infected cells. For this, they exploit cross-dressing, the transfer of antigens between antigen-presenting cells.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Antigen Presentation / immunology*
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Antigens, Viral / immunology
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CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / cytology
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CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
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Dendritic Cells / cytology
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Dendritic Cells / immunology*
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Dendritic Cells / metabolism
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / immunology
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / metabolism
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Humans
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Immunologic Memory / immunology*
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Immunological Synapses
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Lymphocyte Activation / immunology*
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Mice
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Models, Immunological*
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Protein Transport
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Virus Diseases / immunology
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Virus Diseases / virology
Substances
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Antigens, Viral
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I