Functional heterogeneity and plasticity in naïve CD8 T cells drive superior effector and memory responses
While significant progress has been made in defining subsets among antigen-experienced CD8 T cells, the heterogeneity of naïve CD8 T cells remains poorly understood. Here, we identify naïve CD8 T cell subsets with superior persistence and an enhanced capacity to generate effector and memory cells, leading to more effec...