Term Name: T-helper 9 cell
Synonyms: T helper cells type 9, T(H)-9 cell, Th9
Definition: A T-helper cell that is characterized by secreting interleukin 9 and responding to helminth infections. This cell-type can derives from Th2 cells in the presence of TGF-beta and IL-4. Th2 cytokine production is surpressed.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [CL:0002061]

Relationships
is a type of: CD4-positive helper T cell
capable_of: defense response to nematode interleukin-9 production
has_plasma_membrane_part: interleukin-17 receptor B