Drug-specific T cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003456",
  "term": "Drug-specific T cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A T lymphocyte that recognizes and responds to a specific drug or drug metabolite, often leading to an immune reaction. These cells are activated upon re-exposure to the drug, contributing to drug hypersensitivity reactions. Their activation involves presentation of drug-modified peptides by major histocompatibility complex molecules.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "allergen",
    "memory cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1249 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/drug-specific-t-cell/"
}