Emmrich F, Meuer S
Max-Planck-Institut fur Immunbiologie, D-7800 Freiburg, FRG.
I. Med Klinik and Poliklinik der Universitat, D-6500 Mainz, FRG.
Immunol Today. 1985 Jul;6(7):197-9. doi: 10.1016/0167-5699(85)90028-3.
With clones of human T lymphocytes and the means of propagating them for prolonged periods in vitro, several kinds of investigation are possible: the physiological role of cell surface molecules; T-cell heterogeneity and functional repertoires with regard to immunoregulatory and effector activities; the pathophysiology of disorders related to abnormal immune responses; and screening for potential vaccines. To best exploit this technology, collaborations among investigators in cell and molecular biology, immunochemistry and clinical medicine are required. A recent workshop(∗) brought together such specialists.
