Lymphocyte activation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006830",
  "term": "Lymphocyte activation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process by which quiescent lymphocytes are stimulated to proliferate, differentiate, and acquire effector functions in response to specific antigenic signals or other stimuli. This involves a cascade of intracellular signaling events that lead to changes in gene expression and cell behavior. Activated lymphocytes then mount an immune response, such as producing antibodies or killing infected cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "activation"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymphocyte"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1205 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lymphocyte-activation/"
}