Chapter 19 Infections/Fig 19.16.jpg

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Schematic outline of cell-mediated immunity. Macrophages present antigens to a CD4 + T cell via MHC class II molecules, while cytokines activate macrophages to epithelioid cells. The alternative activation route via NK cells is indicated. IFN = interferon; IL = interleukin; TNF = tumor necrosis factor.