Memory is generated with most T cell responses. The effectiveness and power of CD8+ memory T cells may be due to their quicker responses and broader capabilities.
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Gray, D. Thanks for the memory. Nat Immunol 1, 11–12 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1038/76862
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