T cell activation via T cell receptor contact with antigen bound to MHC molecule on antigen presenting cell

id: GO:0002291
name: T cell activation via T cell receptor contact with antigen bound to MHC molecule on antigen presenting cell
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The change in morphology and behavior of a mature or immature T cell resulting from exposure to an antigen for which its T cell receptor is specific bound to an MHC molecule on an antigen presenting cell, leading to the initiation or perpetuation of an immune response.

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