T cells are positioned at the frontline of the body's immune system to fight infection, cancer, and autoimmune disease. While ...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, remains one of the most ...

Naïve CD8 T cells can change into different types of effector and memory CD8 T cells when the immune system responds to threats. These types help the body fight infections, respond to treatments, or ...

CD8-positive T cells are a critical subpopulation of MHC class I-restricted T cell and are mediators of adaptive immunity. They include cytotoxic T cells, which are important for killing cancerous ...

CD8+ T cells accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques. Researchers identify a crucial signaling pathway -- with therapeutic potential.