Human T-lymphocyte #1
by David M. Phillips
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Human T-lymphocyte #1
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David M. Phillips
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Photograph - Photograph
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Color enhanced transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a T-lymphocyte. T lymphocytes are white blood cells that play a critical role in the human immune response against viruses, bacteria, parasites, and tumors. T cells can recognize foreign antigenic peptides (short protein segments) from pathogens and tumor cells via a cell surface receptor called the T-cell antigen receptor or TCR. This recognition activates the cells into their defensive role.
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July 1st, 2014
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