Term Name: | alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell differentiation |
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Synonyms: | alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell development, alpha-beta intraepithelial T lymphocyte differentiation, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-cell differentiation, alpha-beta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte differentiation |
Definition: | The process in which a precursor cell type acquires the specialized features of an alpha-beta intraepithelial T cell. Intraepithelial T cells are found among epithelial cells in mucosal areas and have distinct phenotypes and developmental pathways. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0002299] QuickGO AmiGO |