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Helper T cell


Helper T cells are
T lymphocytes that belong to the
CD4+ subset.
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Helper T cell
A helper (or TH) T cell is a T cell (a type of white blood cell) which has on its surface antigen receptors that can bind to fragments of antigens displayed by the Class II MHC molecules found on professional antigen-presenting cells ...
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Helper T cells are macrophages that become activated when they encounter the antigens now displayed on the macrophage surface. Activated T cells identify and activate B cells.
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Helper T cells also stimulate the production of antibodies. Chemical signals from helper T cells stimulate the production of B cells specific to an infecting pathogen, and then stimulate the B cells to differentiate into plasma cells.
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helper T cell (TH)
A type of T cell that is required by some B cells to help them make antibodies or that helps other T cells respond to antigens or secrete lymphokines or interleukins.
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Helper T cells are capable of influencing a variety of immune cells, and the T cell response generated (including the extracellular signals such as cytokines produced) can be essential for a successful outcome from infection.
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Lymphokines stimulate the body's overall immune response, including B-cell antibody production and activation of macrophages and other cells that participate in immune reactions. Loss of helper T cells, as occurs in HIV infection, ...
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