Multiple choice

Expression of a CD8 alpha-alpha homodimer is characteristic feature of ____________.

  1. follicular dendritic cells

  2. intraepithelial lymphocytes

  3. eosinophils

  4. classical cytotoxic T-lymphocytes

  5. classical helper T-lymphocytes
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B Correct answer
Explanation

CD8 alpha-alpha homodimers are almost exclusively found on intraepithelial lymphocytes and may restrict these cells to recognition of certain nonclassical MHC molecules, perhaps including TL and Qa1.

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