T2M Cells (IMAGE)

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

T2M Cells

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These cells, dubbed T2M cells, were found in the lungs of mice and appear to be directly involved in creating asthma-like conditions even when steroid medication is given. Similar cells were found at higher levels in the blood of humans with asthma, compared with those without.

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University of Michigan - Lukacs lab

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