Also known as: CD8+ T cells
Description: Cytotoxic T cells recognize class I MHC complexes. They release cytotoxins that kill infected or damaged host cells.
Link to this (#585)
Also known as: CD4+ T
Description: Helper T cells secrete cytokines, chemicals, to activate other cells in the immune response.
Link to this (#586)
Description: Memory T cells are antigen specific and are part of the long-term immune response. The cells recognize later infections by the same agent and can promote a faster response.
Link to this (#587)
Also known as: Suppressor T cells
Description: Regulatory T cells suppress the immune response to prevent over activity against the host.
Link to this (#588)
