Recent study in Science Immunology reveals that newborn T cells are activated by innate immunity proteins, allowing babies to defend against early-stage infections.
A recent study in Science Immunology found that babies' immune systems function differently from adults, with neonatal T cells activated by innate immunity proteins. This allows them to defend against a range of unknown pathogens during the early stages of infections. While adult T cells are better at repeat infections, understanding neonatal T cells in adults could help explain susceptibility to infection and disease outcomes.
February 23, 2024
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