Ex vivo detection of SARS-CoV-2-specific CD8+ T cells: rapid induction, prolonged contraction, and formation of functional memory
I. Schulien, J. Kemming, V. Oberhardt, K. Wild, L. M. Seidel, S. Killmer, Sagar, F. Daul, M. Salvat Lago, A. Decker, H. Luxenburger, B. Binder, D. Bettinger, O. Sogukpinar, S. Rieg, , C. Neumann-Haefelin
This study identifies SARS-CoV-2-specific CD8+ T-cell responses, showing their rapid induction, prolonged contraction, and functional memory formation compared to antibody responses.
bioRxiv · Aug 13, 2020 · PreprintImmunology