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T-helper 9 cell
- Term ID
- CL:0002061
- Synonyms
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- T helper cells type 9
- T(H)-9 cell
- Th9
- Definition
- A T-helper cell that is characterized by secreting interleukin 9 and responding to helminth infections. This cell-type can derives from Th2 cells in the presence of TGF-beta and IL-4. Th2 cytokine production is surpressed. (3)
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