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TCR γδ cells: Antigen-driven expansion of distinct subsets based on localization and antigen specificity

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  1. Laboratory of Pathology, University Medical Center, University of Leiden, Wassenaarseweg 62, NL-2300 RC, Leiden, (The Netherlands)

    Ph. M. Kluin

  2. Department of Immunobaematology, University Medical Center, University of Leiden, The Netherlands

    C. J. J. Rust & F. Koning

  3. Department of Paediatrics, University Medical Center, University of Leiden, The Netherlands

    M. L. Mearinc

  4. Department of Gastroenterology, University Medical Center, University of Leiden, The Netherlands

    A. S. Peña

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Kluin, P.M., Rust, C.J.J., Mearinc, M.L. et al. TCR γδ cells: Antigen-driven expansion of distinct subsets based on localization and antigen specificity. Immunol Res 10, 313–320 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02919714

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