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T lymphocyte activation

Immunology · Adaptive immunity

T lymphocytes are activated when a T cell encounters its cognate antigen, bound to a major histocompatibility complex molecule, on the surface of an infected cell or a phagocyte. T cells contribute to immune defense in two main ways: some direct and regulate immune responses, while others directly attack infected or cancerous cells.
T lymphocytes are activated when a T cell encounters its cognate antigen, bound to a major histocompatibility complex molecule, on the surface of an infected cell or a phagocyte.…

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PreviousRecognition receptors (TLR)
Category
Adaptive immunity
Difficulty
advanced
Type
Diagram

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