MODERN CONCEPTS IN THE EMBRYONIC AND POSTEMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE THYMUS

Abstract

Annotation: the thymus is an important organ for the development of the immune system, especially for the maturation of T-lymphocytes. This article examines current concepts of embryonic and postembrional development of the thymus, focusing on recent advances in understanding its origin, structure and function. We study the interaction of genetic, molecular and environmental factors that affect the development of the thymus, including the role of thymus epithelial cells and signaling pathways. In addition, we study the effects of these findings for immunological studies and potential therapeutic approaches for thymus dysfunction and related diseases. Understanding the developmental biology of the thymus not only improves our understanding of the functions of the immune system.