Lungs (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Lungs

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In lungs lacking a 'halt' signal from regulatory T cells, (right) killer T cells and other pathogen fighters accumulate (purple rings) in an excessive immune system response, creating lung inflammation and asthma-like symptoms.

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Salk Institute for Biological Studies

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