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γδ T cell-derived IL-4 initiates CD8+ T cell immunity

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γδ T cell-derived IL-4 initiates CD8+ T cell immunity - Nature Immunology
The authors show how Vγ1+ γδ T cells produce IL-4 to drive early CD8+ T cell and dendritic cell responses to malaria infection in mice.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:28 PM
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Vγ1+ γδ T cells can initiate CD8+ T cell immunity to Plasmodium, with responses to some pathogens requiring help from innate-like T cells to pass an initiation threshold
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January 30, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Ever wondered why gamma delta T cells are required for immunity to liver-stage malaria?

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γδ T cell-derived IL-4 initiates CD8+ T cell immunity - Nature Immunology
The authors show how Vγ1+ γδ T cells produce IL-4 to drive early CD8+ T cell and dendritic cell responses to malaria infection in mice.
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February 2, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Congratulations to our researchers who have been awarded over $11 million through the 2026 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project grants, recognising their leadership in advancing knowledge of the immune system, infection and human health.
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