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Preferred term

Th1 Cells  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A subset of helper-inducer T-lymphocytes which synthesize and secrete INTERLEUKIN-2; INTERFERON-GAMMA; and INTERLEUKIN-12. Due to their ability to kill antigen-presenting cells and their lymphokine-mediated effector activity, Th1 cells are associated with vigorous delayed-type hypersensitivity reactions.

Entry terms

  • TH-1 Cells
  • T Helper 1 Cells
  • Type 1 Helper T Cells

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-VHHFK2WW-T

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