Immunological Synapses

**Definition:** The interfaces between T-CELLS and ANTIGEN-PRESENTING CELLS. Supramolecular organization of proteins takes place at these synapses involving various types of immune cells. Immunological synapses can have several functions including LYMPHOCYTE ACTIVATION; enhancing, balancing, or terminating signaling; or directing cytokine secretion.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.284.149.165.420.548 - A15.382.370

**Synonyms:** - Synapses, Immunological