Mucosal-Associated Invariant T-Cell

Preferred Label : Mucosal-Associated Invariant T-Cell;

NCIt synonyms : MAIT;

NCIt definition : A T-cell subtype bearing a semi-invariant T-cell receptor and restricted by the major histocompatibility complex related molecule MR1. These cells occupy peripheral tissues and are noted for their reactivity against various microorganisms of either bacterial or fungal origin.;

Details

Origin ID

C115217;

UMLS CUI

C3891065;

Anatomic structure is physical part of
- Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissue [NCIt concept]
- Lymphoid Tissue [NCIt concept]
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells [MeSH concept]
- Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Cell [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells [MeSH Descriptor]

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