Two prototypic types of virus-specific CD8+ T cells can be found in latently infected individuals: CD45R0+CD27+CCR7− effector-memory, and CD45RA+CD27−CCR7− effector-type cells. It has recently been implied that CD45RA+CD27−CCR7− T cells are terminally differentiated effector cells and as such have lost all proliferative capacity. We show in this study, however, that stimulation of CMV-specific CD45RA+CD27−CCR7− T cells with their cognate peptide in concert with either CD4+ help or IL-2, IL-15, or IL-21 in fact induces massive clonal expansion. Concurrently, these stimulated effector T cells change cell surface phenotype from CD45RA to CD45R0 and regain CCR7, while effector functions are maintained. Our data imply that CD45RA+CD27−CCR7− effector-type T cells contribute to immunity not only by direct execution of effector functions, but also by yielding progeny in situations of viral reinfection or reactivation.

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This paper draws the attention to the use of urban land use as a promising and new playground for urban green space design, including viable small-scale agricultural activities. First, an overview of urban green space planning is given, followed by a typology of approaches to evaluate urban green space. Next, the specific importance of urban green space for small-scale agriculture and horticulture is highlighted. The paper concludes with an elaboration of the rich multi-tasking performance of urban green space for a modern urbanized society.