Pre-existing T Cell Memory to Novel Pathogens.
Pre-existing T Cell Memory to Novel Pathogens.
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10.4049/immunohorizons.2200003
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发表时间:
2023-07-01
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Su LF
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Afroz S;Bartolo L;Su LF
Immunological experiences lead to the development of specific T and B cell memory, which readies the host for a later pathogen rechallenge. Currently, immunological memory is best understood as a linear process whereby memory responses are generated by and directed against the same pathogen. However, numerous studies have identified memory cells that target pathogens in unexposed individuals. How “pre-existing memory” forms and impacts the outcome of infection remains unclear. In this review, we discuss differences in the composition of baseline T cell repertoire in mice and humans, factors that influence pre-existing immune states, and recent literature on their functional significance. We summarize current knowledge on the roles of pre-existing T cells in homeostasis and perturbation and their impacts on health and disease.