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t Cell Receptors

T cell receptors (TCRs) are specialized proteins expressed on the surface of T cells, an important type of white blood cells. They recognize antigens such as proteins and sugars presented by other cells, such as those of a virus-infected cell, and allow the T cells to differentiate between foreign and self-antigens.…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 89× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

T cell receptors (TCRs) are specialized proteins expressed on the surface of T cells, an important type of white blood cells. They recognize antigens such as proteins and sugars presented by other cells, such as those of a virus-infected cell, and allow the T cells to differentiate between foreign and self-antigens. The binding of antigens to the TCR triggers an immune response, which helps protect the body from infection and tumors. TCRs are also important in the diagnosis and treatment of some diseases, such as cancer, as they can be used to identify cancer cells and can help guide targeted therapies. Thus, understanding the structure and function of TCRs is crucial for the development of new immune-based therapies.

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 89 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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