
Immune 67: Can T cells live forever?
Immune
Exploring the Longevity of T Cells
The chapter delves into the remarkable proliferation capabilities of memory T cells, highlighting their efficacy in controlling infections and potential for longevity. Discussions include adoptive transfer of CDT cells in cancer, challenges in antigen diversity within tumors, T cell exhaustion and memory, and the impact of aging on T cell responses to pathogens. Speculative conversations around cell transfers and measurements, comparison of proliferation rates, and potential of T cells to live forever are also explored.
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