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Transcriptional and Epigenetic Regulation of Effector and Memory CD8 T Cell Differentiation
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Transcriptional and Epigenetic Regulation of Effector and Memory CD8 T Cell Differentiation

Yao Chen, Ryan Zander, Achia Khatun, David M Schauder and Weiguo Cui
Frontiers in immunology, Vol.9, pp.2826-2826
2018
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2018.02826
PMCID: PMC6292868
PMID: 30581433
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02826View
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Abstract

Immune protection and lasting memory are accomplished through the generation of phenotypically and functionally distinct CD8 T cell subsets. Understanding how these effector and memory T cells are formed is the first step in eventually manipulating the immune system for therapeutic benefit. In this review, we will summarize the current understanding of CD8 T cell differentiation upon acute infection, with a focus on the transcriptional and epigenetic regulation of cell fate decision and memory formation. Moreover, we will highlight the importance of high throughput sequencing approaches and single cell technologies in providing insight into genome-wide investigations and the heterogeneity of individual CD8 T cells.
Animals CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes - cytology CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes - immunology Cell Differentiation - immunology Epigenesis, Genetic - immunology Humans Immunologic Memory - physiology Transcription, Genetic - immunology

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