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Developing T cells (thymocytes) decide survival based on T cell receptor (TCR) signals. Low-affinity signals cause transient calcium (Ca2+) changes, while high-affinity signals trigger sustained Ca2+ signaling and halt migration, guiding T cell maturation.

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    • For intermediate-affinity ligands, changes in thymocyte motility correlated better with functional outcomes than Ca2+ signaling patterns.
    • Transient signaling without strong stop signals appears crucial for thymocyte survival and maturation.

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    • Thymocyte fate is determined by a complex interplay between TCR signaling strength, duration, and motility changes.
    • Transient Ca2+ signaling coupled with limited motility changes may promote thymocyte survival and functional maturation.
    • Motility dynamics, particularly migratory arrest, play a significant role in T cell development, especially with intermediate-affinity interactions.