American Society of Hematology, Blood, 2(126), p. 185-194, 2015
DOI: 10.1182/blood-2015-01-622704
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Key Points CD8 memory T cells in PBMCs are antigen-hyporesponsive due to loss of priming by tissue-dependent interactions. Preculture at high cell density allows the detection of antiviral and antitumor responses that may be overlooked without this step.