T-cell receptor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-008553",
  "term": "T-cell receptor",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A group of proteins found on T cells (a type of immune cell that recognizes and binds to foreign substances). T-cell receptors bind to certain antigens (proteins) found on abnormal cells, cancer cells, cells from other organisms, and cells infected with a virus or another microorganism. This interaction causes the T cells to attack these cells and helps the body fight infection, cancer, or other diseases. Also called TCR.",
  "synonyms": [
    "TCR"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/t-cell-receptor/"
}