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LYMPHOID LINEAGE. The different types of porcine lymphocytes are derived from this lineage, It is responsible for the main functions that characterize the immune system, and allow the reaction against foreign molecules in a specific way, as well as memorising them against a future invasion (memory). From this line derive: |
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This group of antigen-presenting cells is made up of: |
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In this chapter we shall review: porcine lymphocytes; their characteristics and functions, and the different methods now available for studying them. |
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© Copyright. 2001. José Manuel
Sánchez-Vizcaíno Rodríguez. All rights reserved.
Dep. Legal: B-32.422-01. ISBN: 84-699-5917-4