Discussion of all aspects of cellular structure, physiology and
communication. 11 posts • Page 1 of 1 I'm having some trouble
getting these distinctions clear in my mind. Could someone
please help me to understand the difference(s) between these two
distinctions: Let me try to explain what seems unclear. I
understand a "cellular" response to involve increased T cell
activity, especially CD8+ cytotoxic T cells, but also 'helper'
CD4+ T cells which enhance the activity of CD8+ T cells. I
understand a "humoral" response to involve increased B cell
activity, especially plasma cells and, therefore, increased
production of antibodies. B cells also receive 'help' from CD4+
T cells. This is where the difference between the two
distinctions becomes unclear to me. CD4+ T cells that help CD8+
T cells are referred to as Th1 cells, correct? CD4+ T cells that
help B cells are referred to as Th2 cells, correct? Or do Th2
cells merely self-promote CD4+ cells? My confusion leads me to
think that the two types of distinction l