Immunological synapse

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003364",
  "term": "Immunological synapse",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "The interfaces between T-cells and antigen-presenting cells. Supramolecular organization of proteins takes place at these synapses involving various types of immune cells. Immunological synapses can have several functions including lymphocyte activation; enhancing, balancing, or terminating signaling; or directing cytokine secretion.",
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "intercellular junctions",
    "immune system",
    "antigen-presenting cells",
    "T-lymphocytes",
    "gap junctions"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings 2015",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "sinapsis inmunitaria"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/immunological-synapse/"
}