NCIt related terms : T-Lymphocyte, Helper-Inducer; helper T cell;
NCIt definition : A subtype of CD4 T lymphocyte that triggers differentiation of nearby immune cells,
and initiates a variety of other immune functions, including the induction of humoral
and cellular inflammatory immune responses by B and other T lymphocytes, respectively.; A subtype of CD4 T lymphocyte that triggers differentiation of nearby immune cells,
and initiates a variety of other immune functions, including the induction of humoral
and cellular inflammatory immune responses by B and other T lymphocytes, respectively.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of white blood cell that helps stimulate immune system reactions.
Helper T cells help activate cytotoxic T cells and macrophages by secreting cytokines.
They also stimulate B cells to make antibodies.;