Cell Function
T-cell activation
Definitions related to t-cell activation:
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T-Cell Activation involves stimulation of T lymphocytes by receptor interaction with mitogens or cell surface-displayed antigens resulting in biosynthesis of lymphokines, cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and maturation to support immune activity.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(t cell activation) The change in morphology and behavior of a mature or immature T cell resulting from exposure to a mitogen, cytokine, chemokine, cellular ligand, or an antigen for which it is specific.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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