T cell

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A picture showing the activation of T cells.
A picture showing the activation of T cells.

T cells are a type of lymphocyte that attack pathogens directly.

[edit] Types

  • Cytotoxic T cells (Tc cells)
  • Helper T cells, (Th cells)
  • Regulatory T cells (Treg cells), used to be called suppressor T cells
  • Natural Killer T cells (NKT cells)
  • γδ T cells