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cell-mediated immune response |
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cell-mediated immune response, a delayed reaction of the immune system, mediated primarily by sensitized T lymphocytes rather than antibodies. Cell-mediated immune response reactions are responsible for defense against certain bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens; malignant cells; and other foreign proteins and tissues. Allergic dermatitis is an example of a cell-mediated immune response. Also called cellular hypersensitivity reaction, delayed hypersensitivity reaction, type IV hypersensitivity. Compare anaphylactic hypersensitivity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The cell-mediated immune response is critical for controlling such pathogens because their intracellular location shelters them from antibody binding. Chronic beryllium disease is an occupational lung disease that begins as a cell-mediated immune response to beryllium. These assassins, including natural killer cells, become part of the cell-mediated immune response. |
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