Types of cell T-Cells
- CD4+ Cells (helper T cells): Bind to antigens presented by APC
(macrophages, B-cells) via the MHC Class II (HLA-D)
- EXOGENOUS Ag
- Activates B cells to become plasma cells
- Inhibits intracellular bacteria, fungi, parasites
- CD8+ Cells (CytotoxicT-cells): Bind to cells via the MHC Class I (HLA, B,
C)
- ENDOGENOUS Ag
- Kills virus-infected cells and tumor cells