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T cell functionality
T cells, also called T lymphocytes, are an integral component of the adaptive immune system which seek out and eliminate foreign particles. Functions of T cells include killing infected host cells, activating other immune cells, producing and releasing immune messengers called cytokines into the body, and regulating the immune response. When T cell functionality is hindered by disease, genetics, or environment, the immune system could be at severe risk.
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Microbiology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 22, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
AUG 19, 2021
Cardiology
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...
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Carmen Leitch
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Neuroscience
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...
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...
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Immunology
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...
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Genetics & Genomics
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...
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Carmen Leitch
JUL 19, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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JUL 18, 2021
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...
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...
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...
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JUL 08, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
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JUN 30, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
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...
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Carmen Leitch
JUN 28, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
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...
JUN 24, 2021
Immunology
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...
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Genetics & Genomics
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUN 20, 2021
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
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Microbiology
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...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch