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Most CD8+ T
cells are cytotoxic T cells (CTLs). They contain the machinery for
destroying cells whose class I epitope they recognize.
Any CTLs specific for an antigen will bind to the infected
cell and often will be able to destroy it before it can release a fresh crop
of virus.
Each B cell and T cell can be specific for a particular antigen. Each is able to bind to a particular molecular structure. |