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What is the role of memory cells in the immune system's response to pathogens?
What is the role of memory cells in the immune system's response to pathogens?
Memory cells allow for a faster and more effective response upon future exposure to the same pathogen.
How are memory cells replenished in the body?
How are memory cells replenished in the body?
Memory cells are replenished by cytokines IL-7 and IL-15, although most memory cells are not actively dividing.
What is the significance of smallpox vaccination in relation to memory immune responses?
What is the significance of smallpox vaccination in relation to memory immune responses?
Smallpox vaccination induces long-lasting memory cells that can last for decades, allowing the immune system to produce a robust response even in the absence of new infections.
What is the mechanism by which the body's immune system produces a faster and more effective response to a pathogen upon second exposure?
What is the mechanism by which the body's immune system produces a faster and more effective response to a pathogen upon second exposure?
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What cytokines are involved in replenishing memory cells?
What cytokines are involved in replenishing memory cells?
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What is the half-life of memory T-cells?
What is the half-life of memory T-cells?
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