helper T cell
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. Selected helper T cell links: |
| © 2004 TheHealthEncyclopedia.com. If you have comments or additions that you wish to make, please email us. If you found this site useful, feel free to tell others or link to it from your site! TheHealthEncyclopedia.com is a purely informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal, medical or technical advice. |