T cell types and their functions explained by Erika Pearce

T cells are an important component of the body’s immune system. As ERIKA PEARCE explains, there are several types of T cells which form consecutively during the immune response and serve different purposes. Effector T cells combat pathogens from infections or tumors while memory T cells provide protective immunity to prevent re-infection or reoccurring cancer. The research presented in this video investigates how the metabolism of the T cells influences the development of effector and memory T cells by blending in vitro and in vivo approaches. DISCUSS! LT-Video with Erika Pearce (Director and Senior Group Leader at the Department of Immunometabolism of the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg, Germany.) For further information on ERIKA PEARCE and her research visit: https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB10372 https://www.ie-freiburg.mpg.de/pearce For the full LT-experience visit http://www.latestthinking.org