What functions do helper T cells perform?
Flexi Says:
Activated helper T cells do not kill infected or cancerous cells. Instead, their role is to “manage” both innate and adaptive immune responses by directing other cells to perform these tasks. They control other cells by releasing cytokines, which are proteins that can influence the activity of many cell types, including killer T cells, B cells, and macrophages. Some cytokines released by helper T cells assist with the activation of killer T cells.