Generation and repair of thymic epithelial cells.
J Exp Med
; 221(10)2024 Oct 07.
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| ID: mdl-38980292
ABSTRACT
In the vertebrate immune system, thymus stromal microenvironments support the generation of αßT cells from immature thymocytes. Thymic epithelial cells are of particular importance, and the generation of cortical and medullary epithelial lineages from progenitor stages controls the initiation and maintenance of thymus function. Here, we discuss the developmental pathways that regulate thymic epithelial cell diversity during both the embryonic and postnatal periods. We also examine how thymus microenvironments respond to injury, with particular focus on mechanisms that ensure regeneration of thymic epithelial cells for the restoration of thymus function.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Timo
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Células Epiteliales
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Exp Med
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido
Pais de publicación:
Estados Unidos