T lymphocyte

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013636",
  "term": "T lymphocyte",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A type of white blood cell, specifically a lymphocyte, that matures in the thymus gland and is a central component of cell-mediated immunity. These cells recognize and respond to specific antigens presented on the surface of other cells. T lymphocytes include helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, and regulatory T cells.",
  "synonyms": [
    "T cell"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymphocyte",
    "T-cell receptor",
    "major histocompatibility complex molecule"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1251 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/t-lymphocyte/"
}