Re-entry of mature T cells to the thymus: an epiphenomenon?

Immunol Cell Biol. 2009 Jan;87(1):46-9. doi: 10.1038/icb.2008.88. Epub 2008 Dec 2.

Abstract

In certain situations mature post-thymic T cells are able to leave their residence in the secondary lymphoid tissues and re-enter the thymus. The physiological significance of this phenomenon is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Movement / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Mice
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*
  • Thymus Gland / immunology*