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Details for anatomical structure: helper T cell Th2

EndoNet ID: ENC00420

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Synonyms

helper T cell Th2, inducer T cell, helper cell (Th2), Lymphocytus (Th 2)

General information

CD4-expressing T-lymphocyt, which stimulates the antibody production of B-cells and their differentiation into plasma cells by secreting cytokines; they also activate eosinophile granulocytes

Links to other resources

Cytomer cy0014558

Larger structures

  • circulatory_system__hematopoietic_system
  • parts_of_human_body
  • thymus
  • immune_system
  • lymphoid_tissue
  • blood

Substructures

    Secreted hormones

    • Hormone: IL-4

      • Th1 cells mainly produce interferon-gamma, while Th2 cells selectively secrete IL-4 and IL-5. [1]
    • Hormone: IL-5

    • Hormone: IL-10

      • Th2 cells produce IL-4, IL-5 and IL-10. [2]
    • Hormone: IL-5

    • Hormone: IL-13

    Receptors

    • Receptor: CRTH2

    Reference