Digit T cells killing progenitor cells (IMAGE)

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Digit T cells killing progenitor cells

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While T cells help protect the body against cancer and viruses, new research shows that some T cells can also limit the body’s ability to regenerate tissue. Here, CD4+ T cells (green) kill progenitor cells, which help drive tissue regeneration. As the progenitor cells die, they appear magenta. 

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Credit: James Godwin, Ph.D.

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