Noun
T cell (plural T cells)
(immunology) A lymphocyte, from the thymus, that can recognise specific antigens and can activate or deactivate other immune cells.
T-cell (plural T-cells)
Alternative spelling of T cell (especially when used in attributive position)
T-cell
All patients had stable or decreased viral load; four of the five patients had stable or increased CD4 T cell counts. Source: Internet
As compared with nonmutated self-antigens, neoantigens are of relevance to tumor control, as the quality of the T cell pool that is available for these antigens is not affected by central T cell tolerance. Source: Internet
Based on research in mice, they said vaccine-induced memory T cell responses, which can persist for many years, protect against the related 2002-03 SARS virus even in the absence of detectable antibodies. Source: Internet
Acquired T cell deficiencies can also affect thymocyte development in the thymus. Source: Internet
"Cancer-targeting via MR1-restricted T-cells is an exciting new frontier - it raises the prospect of a 'one-size-fits-all' cancer treatment; a single type of T-cell that could be capable of destroying many different types of cancers across the population. Source: Internet
Cross-priming occurs when a bone marrow-derived cell presents peptides from proteins synthesised in another cell in the context of MHC class 1. This can prime cytotoxic T-cell responses and seems to be important for a full primary immune response. Source: Internet