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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A group of scientists studies the effects of cytokines on effector cells, including leukocytes. They observe that interleukin (IL)–12 is secreted by antigen-presenting cells in response to bacterial lipopolysaccharide. Which of the following responses will a CD4+ T cell produce when it is exposed to this interleukin?
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Cell-mediated immune response