unit 3 definitions Flashcards
1
Q
MHC restriction
A
T cell can only bind if presented MHC
2
Q
cytokine
A
small proteins secreted by cells that act to change behavior of other cells (gives purpose)
3
Q
interlukin
A
cytokines that are messengers from one white blood cell to another
4
Q
interferon
A
interfere with viral replication (fever)
5
Q
monokine
A
cytokines produced by macrophages
6
Q
lymphokine
A
cytokines produced by lymphocytes
7
Q
anergy
A
cell does not respond to antigen
8
Q
human leukocyte antigen (HLA)
A
genes that code for protein found on cell surface to help immune system recognize foreign substances