Lymphocyte subpopulation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006834",
  "term": "Lymphocyte subpopulation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A distinct group of lymphocytes characterized by specific cell surface markers, functional properties, and developmental pathways. Examples include T helper cells, cytotoxic T lymphocytes, B cells, and natural killer cells. These subpopulations are identified using techniques like flow cytometry based on their unique protein expression.",
  "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-subpopulation/"
}