T_H1

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T_H1

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immune system
Helper-T-cell activation
…divided into two general subpopulations—T_H1 and T_H2 cells—that have significantly different chemistry and function. These populations can be distinguished by the cytokines they secrete. T_H1 cells primarily produce the cytokines gamma interferon, tumor necrosis factor-beta, and interleukin-2 (IL-2), while T_H2 cells mainly synthesize the interleukins IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-9,
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…divided into two general subpopulations—T_H1 and T_H2 cells—that have significantly different chemistry and function. These populations can be distinguished by the cytokines they secrete. T_H1 cells primarily produce the cytokines gamma interferon, tumor necrosis factor-beta, and interleukin-2 (IL-2), while T_H2 cells mainly synthesize the interleukins IL-4, IL-5, IL-6, IL-9,
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