MAIT cells recognize the microbial metabolite 5-OP-RU and are selected on DP thymocytes expressing the MHC class Ib molecule MR1. Lantz and colleagues identify 5-OP-RU-specific thymocytes that are selected on thymic epithelial cells and differentiate into naive T cells.
- François Legoux
- Jules Gilet
- Olivier Lantz