The entry of naive T cells from the blood into lymph nodes and mucosal lymphoid tissues occurs by a process that involves similar steps and similar adhesion molecules to the process by which leukocytes are recruited into sites of inflammation. Yet naive T cells do not enter tissues at sites of inflammation, but rather, home to lymphoid tissues. Which class of adhesion molecules direct the specific homing of naive T cells to lymphoid tissues?

The entry of naive T cells from the blood into lymph nodes and mucosal lymphoid tissues occurs by a process that involves similar steps and similar adhesion molecules to the process by which leukocytes are recruited into sites of inflammation. Yet naive T cells do not enter tissues at sites of inflammation, but rather, home to lymphoid tissues. Which class of adhesion molecules direct the specific homing of naive T cells to lymphoid tissues?

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter17: Genes And The Immune System

Section: Chapter Questions

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