T-Lymphocytes D013601

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Anatomy [A] » Hemic and Immune Systems [A15] » Immune System » Leukocytes » Leukocytes, Mononuclear » Lymphocytes » T-Lymphocytes

Description

Lymphocytes responsible for cell-mediated immunity. Two types have been identified - cytotoxic (T-LYMPHOCYTES, CYTOTOXIC) and helper T-lymphocytes (T-LYMPHOCYTES, HELPER-INDUCER). They are formed when lymphocytes circulate through the THYMUS GLAND and differentiate to thymocytes. When exposed to an antigen, they divide rapidly and produce large numbers of new T cells sensitized to that antigen.   MeSH

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