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Antigen recognition by human γδ T cells: pattern recognition by the adaptive immune system

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Morita, C.T., Mariuzza, R.A. & Brenner, M.B. Antigen recognition by human γδ T cells: pattern recognition by the adaptive immune system. Springer Semin Immunopathol 22, 191–217 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002810000042

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