Cd4 (Noun)
Meaning
A glycoprotein that is found primarily on the surface of helper T cells; "CD4 is a receptor for HIV in humans".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- CD4 is a receptor for HIV in humans, allowing the virus to attach to and infect helper T cells.
- The CD4 molecule on the surface of T cells plays a crucial role in the immune response by interacting with MHC class II molecules.
- Research has shown that the CD4 protein is a primary receptor for HIV, and blocking this interaction can help prevent infection.
- In people with HIV, the virus gradually destroys CD4 cells, weakening the immune system and increasing the risk of opportunistic infections.
- CD4 T cells, also known as helper T cells, are a type of immune cell that plays a key role in coordinating the immune response to infection.