New evidence identifies γδ T cells as key players in both epithelial defense and the regulation of innate and acquired immune responses.
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Mak, T., Ferrick, D. The γδ T-cell bridge: Linking innate and acquired immunity. Nat Med 4, 764–765 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0798-764
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