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CD8(+) resident memory T (T-RM) cells from different tissues form a heterogeneous population. Transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta-independent CD103(-) T-RM cells in the liver retain the ability to move to barrier tissues or return to secondary lymphoid organs.

Automated summary

CD8(+) resident memory T (T-RM) cells from various tissues form a heterogeneous population. CD103(-) T-RM cells in the liver, independent of Transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta, maintain the ability to migrate to barrier tissues or return to secondary lymphoid organs.