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cytotoxic T cell |
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cytotoxic T cell [¦sīd·ə‚täk·sik ′tē ‚sel] (immunology) A type of T cell which protects against pathogens that invade host cell cytoplasm, where they cannot be bound by antibodies, by recognizing and killing the host cell before the pathogens can proliferate and escape. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Contribution of virus-specific CD8+ cytotoxic T cells to virus clearance or pathologic manifestations of influenza virus infection in a T cell receptor transgenic mouse model. Galenica's GPI-0100 series are safe semi-synthetic derivatives from certain natural saponins which have the capability of stimulating Th 1 immunity with production of antigen-specific cytotoxic T cells (CTL) that will seek out and destroy cells carrying abnormal markers such as viral or tumor antigens. Cytotoxic T cells and natural killer T cells form part of the highly efficient defense mechanism that keeps the occasional ectopic malignant cell in check. |
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