A new model for transplantation of blood stem cells

Research report (imported) 2013 - Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics

Authors
Hess, Isabell; Schorpp, Michael
Departments
Entwicklung des Immunsystems
Summary
Thymopoiesis is a very complex and dynamic process. The thymus is important for the differentiation and maturation of progenitor cells into self-tolerant T-lymphocytes. Failures in thymus development or thymus function cause immunodeficiencies; however, many genetic lesions underlying these diseases are still unknown. At the institute, researchers aim at a better understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of thymus development.

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