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TGF-β is responsible for NK cell immaturity during ontogeny and increased susceptibility to infection during mouse infancy

15:09 EDT 5 Aug 2012 | Nature Publishing

Newborn and young mice are more susceptible to viral infections. Laouar and colleagues show this sensitivity is due in part to age-dependent TGF-β–mediated suppression of natural killer cell production.

Original Article: TGF-β is responsible for NK cell immaturity during ontogeny and increased susceptibility to infection during mouse infancy

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