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Review
. 2018;38(2):79-103.
doi: 10.1615/CritRevImmunol.2018025653.

Tissue-Specific Control of Tissue-Resident Memory T Cells

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Tissue-Specific Control of Tissue-Resident Memory T Cells

Yong Liu et al. Crit Rev Immunol. 2018.

Abstract

Tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells have emerged as a major component of T cell biology. Recent investigations have greatly advanced our understanding of TRMs. Common features have been discovered to distinguish memory T cells residing in various mucosal and non-mucosal tissues from their circulating counterparts. Given that most organs and tissues contain a unique microenvironment, local signal-induced tissue-specific features are tightly associated with the differentiation, homeostasis, and protective functions of TRMs. Here, we discuss recent advances in the TRM field with a special emphasis on the interaction between local signals and TRMs in the context of individual tissue environment.

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