cytotoxic T cell
Americannoun
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The cytotoxic T cell response, though, is key, as it eventually overwhelms the virus and kills infected cells before the virus can complete its replicative cycle.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
These MHC molecules may then stimulate a cytotoxic T cell immune response, eventually destroying the cell and the pathogen within.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
When a donor organ expresses MHC molecules that are different from the recipient, the latter will often mount a cytotoxic T cell response to the organ and reject it.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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