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. 1986 Sep;59(1):109–113.

Morphology and functional characteristics of isolated porcine intraepithelial lymphocytes.

A D Wilson, C R Stokes, F J Bourne
PMCID: PMC1453143  PMID: 2428733

Abstract

We have examined the morphology and functional characteristics of porcine intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL). A subpopulation of IEL contains granules as seen in other species, and their ultrastructure was also similar. They were capable of producing T-cell growth factor and interferon on in vitro stimulation. IEL killed P815 cells in the presence of PHA, but did not kill K562 cells.

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