Lymph Node (IMAGE)

McGill University Health Centre

Lymph Node

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The image shows a lymph node in which we see normal T cells (in red) and Treg cells regulated by the FOXP3 gene (in green). Lymph nodes are small glands that are part of the lymph system which is important for body's defense system against diseases. Technique used: Confocal microscopy

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Image credit: Ciriaco Piccirillo, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

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