| CD4 |
cluster of differentiation 4: a glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells; "CD4 is a receptor for HIV in humans"
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| CD4 count |
this is a measure of the strength of the immune system. HIV continually kills CD4 cells. Over time, the body can not replace these lost CD4 cells and their number declines. When this happens the body will be more susceptible to infections. A normal CD4 count is 1000. The body starts to get more frequent common infections at around a count of 400. At around a CD4 count of 200 the body becomes susceptible to many unusual infections. ...
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| CD4 |
the cell surface protein CD4 is important for recognition by the T cell receptor of antigenic peptides bound to MHC class II molecules. It acts as a co-receptor by binding to the lateral face of MHC class II molecules.
Ãâó: www.sabin.org/vaccine_science_GlossaryB_D.htm
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| CD4 |
Another name for a "helper" T-cell.
Ãâó: www.epidemic.org/glossaryText/glossaryC.html
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| CD4 |
1. A glycoprotein predominantly found on the surface of helper T cells. In humans, it is a receptor for HIV, enabling the virus to gain entry into its host. 2. A cell bearing the CD4 surface receptor.
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