HELPER T CELL
\hˈɛlpə tˈiː sˈɛl], \hˈɛlpə tˈiː sˈɛl], \h_ˈɛ_l_p_ə t_ˈiː s_ˈɛ_l]\
Definitions of HELPER T CELL
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T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus
By Princeton University
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T cell with CD4 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and secretes lymphokines that stimulate B cells and killer T cells; helper T cells are infected and killed by the AIDS virus
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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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.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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