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Cytotoxic t Cells

Cytotoxic T cells are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the immune system. They are responsible for recognizing and destroying cells that have been infected by pathogenic invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. They carry out their function through recognizing antigens presented on the surfac…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 52× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cytotoxic T cells are a type of white blood cell that play an important role in the immune system. They are responsible for recognizing and destroying cells that have been infected by pathogenic invaders, such as viruses and bacteria. They carry out their function through recognizing antigens presented on the surface of the infected cells and releasing chemicals that cause the cells to die. Cytotoxic T cells are crucial for keeping our bodies safe and healthy by preventing the spread of infections. They are also important in identifying and eliminating cancerous cells which may have developed in the body. By doing so, they play a pivotal role in the prevention and treatment of numerous diseases.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 52 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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