cytotoxic T cells (CD8⁺). Naive T cells, unlike activated or memory T cells, have not encountered its cognate antigen within the periphery. After this encounter, the naive T cell is considered a mature T cell.

Phenotype

Naive T cells are commonly characterized by the surface expression of L-selectin (CD62L) and C-C Chemokine receptor type 7

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