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Cellular Immunity
The arm of the immune system directed toward antigens associated with cells, such as those expressed by virally infected cells or cancers. The T cells of cellular immunity respond specifically to such antigens.


Read more about this term in the Online Textbook:
HIV and AIDS: The Central Role of Helper T Cells

Related Terms:
Humoral immunity

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Helper T cells regulate both humoral and cellular immunity

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Immune System Overview
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