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Tgf-β: Many paths to CD103+ cd8 T cell residency

  • Stony Brook University

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Abstract

CD8 tissue-resident memory T (TRM) cells primarily reside in nonlymphoid tissues without recirculating and provide front-line protective immunity against infections and cancers. CD8 TRM cells can be generally divided into CD69+ CD103 TRM cells (referred to as CD103 TRM cells) and CD69+ CD103+ TRM cells (referred to as CD103+ TRM cells). TGF-β plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of CD103+ CD8 TRM cells. In this review, we summarize the current understanding of tissue-specific activation of TGF-β mediated by integrins and how it contributes to CD103+ CD8 TRM cell development and maintenance. Furthermore, we discuss the underlying mechanisms utilized by TGF-β to regulate the development and maintenance of CD103+ CD8 TRM cells. Overall, this review highlights the importance of TGF-β in regulating this unique subset of memory CD8 T cells that may shed light on improving vaccine design to target this population.

Original languageEnglish
Article number989
JournalCells
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2021

Keywords

  • CD103
  • CD8 tissue-resident memory T cells
  • Integrin
  • Kruppel-like factor 2
  • Memory precursor effector T cells
  • Short-lived effector T cells
  • TGF-β

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