Abstract
The most powerful iNKT cell antigen is α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer), derived from the marine sponge. However, α-anomeric glycolipids are thought to be absent in mammals. In this issue of Immunity, Kain etal., (2014) demonstrate the presence of mammalian α-linked glycosylceramides, such as α-GalCer. The most powerful iNKT cell antigen is α-galactosylceramide (α-GalCer), derived from the marine sponge. However, α-anomeric glycolipids are thought to be absent in mammals. In this issue of Immunity, Kain etal. demonstrate the presence of mammalian α-linked glycosylceramides, such as α-GalCer.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 505-506 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Immunity |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 Oct 16 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2014 Elsevier Inc.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases