Definition of «cell subsets»

In simple terms, "cell subsets" refers to different types or groups of cells that have specific characteristics or functions within a larger group of cells. These subsets can have unique roles and features that contribute to the overall functioning of the group they belong to.

Sentences with «cell subsets»

The adenosine A2A receptor is the main adenosine receptor expressed on immune cell subsets including T - cells, NK cells and dendritic cells. (iteostherapeutics.com)
We recently reported that CD8 (+) T cells responding to innate - like IL - 12 + IL - 18 stimulation and co-expressing the transcription factor Eomesodermin (Eomes) and KIR / NKG2A membrane receptors with a memory / EMRA phenotype may represent a new, functionally distinct innate T cell subset in humans. (science.institut-curie.org)
Another unconventional T cell subset with some features of innate immune cells is the intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes (IEL) that express CD8αα homodimers, but neither CD4 nor CD8αβ. (lji.org)
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