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Cell-Mediated Immunity

Helper T cells in the immune response

Helper T cells in the immune response

A helper T cell becomes activated by binding to an antigen presented by an APC via the MHCII receptor, causing it to release cytokines. Depending on the cytokines released, this activates either the humoral or the cell-mediated immune response.

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    "Robert Bear and David Rintoul, Adaptive Immunity. December 11, 2013."
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