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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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