Term Name:	alpha-beta T cell activation by superantigen
Synonyms:	alpha-beta T lymphocyte activation by superantigen, alpha-beta T-cell activation by superantigen, alpha-beta T-lymphocyte activation by superantigen
Definition:	The change in morphology and behavior of alpha-beta T cells resulting from exposure to a superantigen, a microbial antigen with an extremely potent activating effect on T cells that bear a specific variable region.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042722]    QuickGO    AmiGO