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helper T lymphocyte

Used for:

CD4 lymphocyte

Used for:

T4 lymphocyte

See for:

Th1 cell

See for:

Th2 cell

Broader Terms:

T lymphocyte

Scope Note:

subpopulation of CD4+ lymphocytes that cooperate with other lymphocytes (either T or B) to initiate a variety of immune functions; for example, helper-inducer T-cells cooperate with B-cells to produce antibodies to thymus-dependent antigens and with other subpopulations of T-cells to initiate a variety of cell-mediated immune functions.

Term Number:

0435-8607


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