Whereas spleen cells from the remaining ... dependent on post-transplant administration of CD8+ T cells. Survival of mice treated, with either CD4- or CD8-depleted DLI, as indicated.

CD8-positive T cells are a critical subpopulation of MHC class I-restricted T cell and are mediators of adaptive immunity. They include cytotoxic T cells, which are important for killing cancerous ...

CD4-cell counts and T-cell activation levels were determined ... and higher LPS levels were associated with greater activation of CD8 + lymphocytes. CD8 + activation also was found to be higher ...