Functional characterization of T-cells from palatine tonsils in patients with chronic tonsillitis
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183214
Abstract: The palatine tonsils, localized in the oropharynx, are easily accessible secondary lymphoid tissue in humans. Inflammation of the palatine tonsils, local and chronic in case of chronic tonsillitis (CT) or acute in the presence of… read more here.
Keywords: tonsillar cells; palatine tonsils; functional characterization; chronic tonsillitis ... See more keywords
Activation of ATR-Chk1 pathway facilitates EBV-mediated transformation of primary tonsillar B-cells
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DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.14120
Abstract: Primary infection of the immunocompromised host with the oncovirus Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) that targets mainly B-cells is associated with an increased risk for EBV-associated tumors. The early events subsequent to primary infection with potential for… read more here.
Keywords: tonsillar cells; atr chk1; activation atr; infection ... See more keywords