FoxP3+ T cells: definition
FoxP3+ T cells represent a major subset of regulatory T cells. They can be produced as natural or induced cells. FoxP3+ T cells are made in the thymus gland as natural FoxP3+ T cells and…
T Lymphocytes or T Cells
A small white blood cell that plays a major role in defending the body against disease. T lymphocytes or T cells are also called T regulatory cells. T cells attack body cells themselves when they…
B Lymphocytes or B Cells
A small white blood cell that plays a major role in defending the body against disease. B lymphocytes or B cells make antibodies that attack bacteria and toxins.
Bone Tissue: definition
Called osseous tissue. Bone is composed of specialized connective tissue (collagen) made up of living bone cells (osteocytes) that are embedded in a hard matrix (framework) of calcified substance. Bone matrix contains collagen fibers and…
Medical Research Study or Clinical Trial: definition
Medical reseach conducted to investigate various aspects of disease such as how many people are at risk, how do people get the disease, and what treatment can help or cure the disease. It may show a…