Some immunocompetent cells will never encounter an antigen to which they can bind and therefore will never be called to service in our lifetime.

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It is true that some immunocompetent cells may never encounter an antigen to which they can bind, either because the antigen never enters the body or because the cells do not encounter the antigen in their lifetime. These cells may remain dormant or undergo programmed cell death without ever having the opportunity to fulfill their role in the immune system.

Some Immunocompetent Cells Will Never Encounter an Antigen to Which