The role of B7 family members in the generation of immunological memory

记忆免疫细胞会记住先前引起免疫反应的抗原。因此，他们可以迅速而严格地做出反应，阻止随后的感染。该项目将研究B7蛋白家族在记忆细胞和免疫系统其他细胞之间的通讯中所起的作用，从而产生对外来抗原的终身保护。了解这些过程将有助于为免疫缺陷或自身免疫患者创造更有效的疫苗和治疗方法。

Memory immune cells remember antigens that have previously induced an immune response. Therefore, they can react quickly and rigorously to stop subsequent infections. This project will study the role of the B7 family of proteins in communication between memory cells and other cells of the immune system to produce lifetime protection against foreign antigens. Understanding these processes will assist in creating more effective vaccines and treatments for immunodeficient or autoimmune patients.