We show that latently gammaherpesvirus-infected B cells are present in the thymus. This could result in a functional T-cell tolerance against certain viral epitopes. It is conceivable that also antigens from other viruses or pathogens may be conveyed to the thymus for their immune evasion.
- Yamano, T.
- Steinert, M.
- Steer, B.
- Klein, L.
- Hammerschmidt, W.
- Adler, H.
