Methods of modulation of the immune system

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ABSTRACT:
Manipulation of the EphB6 receptor and its active Eph partners allow for regulation of T cell responses, including TCR signaling, T cell proliferation, and induction of T cell death. Methods of modulating EphB6 are described as well as various therapeutic applications.

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