Cell type · L1
T_cell
286,163 cells in the full atlas (not the displayed sample).
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Marker genes
CD3D, CD3E, TRBC1, LCK, IL7R
Annotation genes
CD3D, CD3E, TRBC1
Annotation rationales
T cells are adaptive lymphocytes identified by the CD3–T-cell-receptor complex. This broad class includes CD4 and CD8 lineages, regulatory and memory populations, and innate-like MAIT and gamma-delta T cells.
Functional implications
T cells coordinate cellular immunity through antigen-specific helper, regulatory and cytotoxic responses, while memory populations provide rapid recall protection.
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