Here are some of the key cell types involved in graft rejection:
* T lymphocytes: These are the primary cells responsible for recognizing and attacking foreign antigens in the graft.
* CD8+ T cells: These are cytotoxic T cells that directly kill graft cells expressing foreign antigens.
* CD4+ T cells: These are helper T cells that help activate other immune cells, including CD8+ T cells and macrophages.
* B lymphocytes: These cells produce antibodies that can target the graft.
* Macrophages: These cells engulf and destroy graft cells.
* Natural killer (NK) cells: These cells can directly kill graft cells without needing prior sensitization to specific antigens.
* Dendritic cells: These cells present foreign antigens from the graft to T lymphocytes, triggering the immune response.
Therefore, instead of a single alternative name, it's more accurate to refer to the specific cell types involved in graft rejection, depending on the context.
For example, you might say:
* "Cytotoxic T cells" if you are discussing the cells that directly kill graft cells.
* "Helper T cells" if you are talking about the cells that activate other immune cells.
* "Immune cells involved in graft rejection" if you want to encompass all the different cell types involved.
