New Strategy Targets Lymph Node Pathways to Prevent Heart Transplant Rejection
Researchers propose targeting lymph node entry mechanisms to improve immune tolerance in cardiac transplant recipients, potentially reducing rejection.
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Researchers propose targeting lymph node entry mechanisms to improve immune tolerance in cardiac transplant recipients, potentially reducing rejection.
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