Human Epidermal Resident Memory T Cells: Beyond the Dermal Perspective

    July 2026 in “ Frontiers in Immunology
    Youichi Ogawa, Takuya Sato, Lisa Minai, Manao Kinoshita, Shinji Shimada, Tatsuyoshi Kawamura
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    Studysummary This review highlights the role of epidermal tissue-resident memory T (T RM) cells in human skin, showing their involvement in immune surveillance and regulation within the epidermis, and suggesting their importance in understanding skin diseases like HIV infection and vitiligo.
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