T-cell differentiation and effector functions.
T cells and their subpopulations have many different functions important for (i) the regulation of immune responses through the release of antigen non-specific lymphokines and (ii) as effector cells to rid the host of intracellular pathogens, be they bacteria, parasites or viruses. In this short summary only a few features of T-cell function can be summarized, and studies in virus infection will serve as illustrations.
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National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, London, U.K.
D000818:Animals; D002454:Cell Differentiation; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000276:immunology; D051379:Mice; D013601:T-Lymphocytes / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology*; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000276:immunology*