Term Name: |
gamma-delta intraepithelial T cell |
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Synonyms: |
- gamma-delta intraepithelial T lymphocyte
- gamma-delta intraepithelial T-cell
- gamma-delta intraepithelial T-lymphocyte
- IEL
- intraepithelial lymphocyte
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Definition: |
A gamma-delta T cell of the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. Intraepithelial T cells often have distinct developmental pathways and activation requirements.
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Appears at: |
Unknown
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Evident until: |
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
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Ontology: |
Anatomy Ontology
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