NURS 14 Lecture Notes - Memory T Cell, Sexually Transmitted Infection
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Tissue-resident memory t cells (trm) are a type of immune cell that are important for the maintenance of immunity at mucosal surfaces, such as the genital tract. Trm are a subset of memory t cells that are characterized by their ability to reside long-term in tissue, rather than circulating in the blood like other memory t cells. Trm are important for the rapid response to re-infection and the maintenance of genital immunity. One of the key functions of trm in the genital tract is the maintenance of immune surveillance. Trm are able to recognize and respond to pathogens or other stimuli that are encountered in the genital tract, such as sexually transmitted infections (stis). Trm are able to produce proinflammatory cytokines and other effector molecules that help to clear the infection and prevent further spread. Another key function of trm in the genital tract is the maintenance of immune memory.