Also the helper T lymphocytes induce the formation of CD8+ (cytotoxic) T lymphocytes which can directly kill the thyroid follicular epithelial cells.
Chemotherapy is the administration of drugs that kill cancer cells (cytotoxic drugs).
In early 2004 it was also announced that the NCI had commenced exploratory Phase I/II studies with tariquidar in combination with various cytotoxic drugs.
Nitrogen mustards are highly cytotoxic, but are not specific for cancerous tissue.
Overall, the COM concluded that the results from the in vitro chromosomal aberration assays were likely to represent a cytotoxic response.
Plays a role in negative selection of developing T cells and the killing of targets by cytotoxic T lymphocytes.
The database is an annotated, searchable collection of HIV-1 cytotoxic and helper T-cell epitopes and antibody binding sites.
There will be a cytotoxic spillage kit on hand.
Thus far, no additional systemic cytotoxic chemotherapy has been necessary.