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Number of epidermal CD3+ T cells (mean ± s.e.m./skin section) is significantly decreased in TCR δ-/- mice. Two to five sections were counted per mouse
| No. of S. aureus inoculated | TCR status (n = 5–8) | Day 2 | Day 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | TCR δ+/− | 48 ± 11 | 40 ± 10 |
| P | <0·002 | <0·004 | |
| 108 | TCR δ−/− | 3 ± 1 | 3 ± 1 |
| 107 | TCR δ+/− | 40 ± 7 | 49 ± 9 |
| P | <0·004 | <0·001 | |
| 107 | TCR δ−/− | 4 ± 1 | 4 ± 1 |
