T-Lymphocytes

Also known as:  OKT3+ Cells;  OKT-3 Cells;  T Blood Cells;  T-Cells

T-Lymphocytes are a group of Lymphocyte Agranulocyte White Blood Cells.  They are manufactured in the Bone Marrow and then migrate to the Lymphoid Tissue of Lymph Nodes and the Thymus where they further multiply and mature.  The Thymus then instructs T-Lymphocytes which enemies to attack.  ^[1]

Immune System

 T-Lymphocytes instruct B-Lymphocytes to produce Antibodies.

 T-Lymphocytes attack Cancer cells (only when activated by Interleukin 2).

 T-Lymphocytes attack Bacteria - Detrimental.

 Interferon Gamma is produced by T-Lymphocytes.

 T-Lymphocytes are a major component of the Lymph Nodes.

 Blood Monocytes initiate Immune System responses by presenting Antigens on their Cell surface to T-Lymphocytes.

 T-Lymphocytes are stored in the Tonsils in readiness for future usage.

 T-Lymphocytes attack Viruses.

Amino Acids

 Arginine may stimulate the production of T-Lymphocytes and makes them more active/effective.  ^[2]

 Cysteine may improve the defense response of T-Lymphocytes: 

 N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may enhance the function of T-Lymphocytes.  ^[3]

 Glutamine may improve the defense response of T-Lymphocytes.  ^[4]

Antioxidants

 Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) may improve the function of T-Lymphocytes. 

Carbohydrates

 Ginsan (a constituent of Korean Ginseng) may activate T-Lymphocytes.  ^[5]

 Kureha (a constituent of Karawatake Mushrooms) may enhance the proliferation of T-Lymphocytes.  ^[6]

 MGN-3 may enhance the function of T-Lymphocytes. 

Carotenoids

 Astaxanthin may increase the production of T-Lymphocytes.  ^[7]

 Beta-Carotene (30 mg per day) may stimulate the activity of T-Lymphocytes:  ^[8]

 Beta-Carotene may enhance the ability of Monocytes to present Antigens to T-Lymphocytes.

 Beta-Carotene may increase the number of T-Lymphocytes.

Hormones

 DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) (50 mg per day) may increase the activity of T-Lymphocytes by approximately 40% (however it does not increase the number of T-Lymphocytes).  ^[9]