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Nature Immunology 9, 720–721 (1 July 2008) | doi:10.1038/ni0708-720

Basophils now enhance memory

Toshiaki Kawakami

Immunological memory takes the form of either existing circulating antibodies or expanded populations of antigen-specific B cells and T cells with potential effector functions. Among such functions is the recognition of previously encountered pathogens and reactivity toward allergens and other (noninfectious) antigens.