Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cells
A subset of T-lymphocytes that are present in large numbers at MUCOUS MEMBRANES and respond to INFECTIONS. They express a conserved invariant T-CELL RECEPTOR ALPHA-CHAIN that enables them to respond to infections by sensing RIBOFLAVIN metabolites of pathogens.
Year introduced: 2017
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Tree Number(s): A11.118.637.555.567.550.500.100, A11.118.637.555.567.569.500.100, A15.145.229.637.555.567.550.500.100, A15.145.229.637.555.567.569.500.100, A15.382.490.555.567.550.500.100, A15.382.490.555.567.569.500.100
MeSH Unique ID: D000072336
Entry Terms:
- Mucosal Associated Invariant T Cells
- Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cell
- Mucosal Associated Invariant T Cell
- MAIT Cell
- Cell, MAIT
- Cells, MAIT
- MAIT Cells
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