Delayed-type hypersensitivity

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002969",
  "term": "Delayed-type hypersensitivity",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell-mediated immune reaction that manifests 24 to 72 hours after exposure to an antigen, involving activated T lymphocytes rather than antibodies. This type of hypersensitivity is responsible for contact dermatitis and the immune response to certain intracellular pathogens. The tuberculin skin test is a classic example.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Gell and Coombs Type IV reaction"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "T lymphocyte",
    "contact dermatitis",
    "immunity",
    "macrophage",
    "phagocyte",
    "tuberculin test"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1156 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/delayed-type-hypersensitivity/"
}