Term Name: | T-helper 17 cell differentiation |
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Synonyms: | T-helper 17 cell development |
Definition: | The process in which a relatively unspecialized T cell acquires the specialized features of a T-helper 17 (Th17) cell. A Th17 cell is a CD4-positive, alpha-beta T cell with the phenotype RORgamma-t-positive that produces IL-17. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0072539] QuickGO AmiGO |