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Cell-Mediated Immunity

TH1:  Cell-mediated Immunity

  • Produces interferon-g (IFNg)

  • Produces interleukin-2 (IL-2)

  • Produces tumor necrosis factor-b (TNFb)

  • Induces cell-mediated immunity by activation of:

    • Cytotoxic T cells (CTL)

    • Natural killer (NK) cells

    • Macrophages

  • IL-10 (from TH2 cells) down regulates TH1 activity

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