T follicular helper cells express a distinctive transcriptional profile, reflecting their role as non-Th1/Th2 effector cells that provide help for B cells.

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Published in J Immunol on July 01, 2004

Authors

Tatyana Chtanova1, Stuart G Tangye, Rebecca Newton, Nita Frank, Martin R Hodge, Michael S Rolph, Charles R Mackay

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1: Garvan Institute of Medical Research, 384 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales 2010, Australia.

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