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Transformation of Human Blood Lymphocytes under the Influence of Smallpox Antigen

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THERE have been many investigations of in vitro transformation of lymphocytes under the influence of nonspecific stimulators and specific antigens. Transformation of lymphocytes by virus antigens1–6, including vaccinia virus2–6, has been demonstrated.

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GURVICH, E., SVET-MOLDAVSKAYA, I. Transformation of Human Blood Lymphocytes under the Influence of Smallpox Antigen. Nature 220, 1050–1051 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1038/2201050a0

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