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Humans Lack iGb3 Due to the Absence of Functional iGb3-Synthase: Implications for NKT Cell Development and Transplantation.

Authors :
Christiansen, Dale
Milland, Julie
Mouhtouris, Effie
Vaughan, Hilary
Pellicci, Daniel G.
McConville, Malcolm J.
Godfrey, Dale I.
Sandrin, Mauro S.
Source :
PLoS Biology; Jul2008, Vol. 6 Issue 7, pe172, 12p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Controversy surrounds the glycolipid iGb3. Our data show that humans do not express this lipid. This has important implications in natural killer T cell development, self-recognition, and transplantation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15449173
Volume :
6
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
PLoS Biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33410124
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.0060172