T cells that can kill other cells are called cytotoxic T cells. Most cytotoxic T cells are MHC class I-restricted CD8 T cells, but CD4 T cells can also kill in some cases. Cytotoxic T cells are important in host defense against cytosolic pathogens.
T cells that can kill other cells are called cytotoxic T cells. Most cytotoxic T cells are MHC class I-restricted CD8 T cells, but CD4 T cells can also kill in some cases. Cytotoxic T cells are important in host defense against cytosolic pathogens.