The activated T4-lymphocyte produces interleukin 2 and interleukin-2 receptor. The IL-2 binds to the IL-2 receptors on the activated T4-lymphocyte triggering its proliferation.
GIF animation illustrating Interleukin-Induced Proliferation
of an Activated T4-Lymphocyte .swf by Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology,
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
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Last updated: August, 2018
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