Epistemis

CD4 and CD8 T lymphocytes

Immunology · Adaptive immunity

When a cell is infected, the helper T Cells direct the cytotoxic T Cells to destroy the cell. Using small HMC's located all over the cell which contains fragments of a pathogen, the infected cell is detected and latched onto by the T Cell. Perforin breaks the membrane and the lymphotoxin flows in and kills the cell. 1) One cell is infected by a virus. The Histocompatibility Complexes located all a
When a cell is infected, the helper T Cells direct the cytotoxic T Cells to destroy the cell. Using small HMC's located all over the cell which contains fragments of a pathogen,…

The guided interpretation is available in the app

Epistemis explains the visible findings, their rationale, and important mimics through guided interpretation and clinical pearls. Free and available offline.

Download Epistemis

Epistemis is educational review material. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or prescribe treatment, and does not replace formal medical training, current clinical guidelines, or professional clinical judgment.

PreviousAntigenic presentation (MHC/HLA)
Category
Adaptive immunity
Difficulty
media
Type
Diagram

Origin: SpencerAC · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · License CC BY-SA 4.0

Download Epistemis