gamma-delta intraepithelial T cell
A mature gamma-delta T cell that is found in the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. These cells participate in mucosal immune responses. [ http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0781735149&isbn=1/ GOC:tfm GOC:add ]
Synonyms: gamma-delta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte, gamma-delta intraepithelial T-cell, gamma-delta intraepithelial T lymphocyte
Term info
IEL, intraepithelial lymphocyte
Term relations
- mature gamma-delta T cell and located in some intestinal epithelium and capable of some mucosal immune response