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Cell mediated hypersensitivity:
 
Cell mediated hypersensitivity:
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Type IV hypersensitivity involves cytokines being secreted from the Th-I cells, which cause the activation of macrophages and other T cells.
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Type IV hypersensitivity also known as delayed hypersensitivity involves [[Cytokines - WikiBlood|cytokines]] being secreted from the Th-I cells, which cause the activation of [[Macrophages - WikiBlood|macrophages]] and other T cells.
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* CD4+ T cell mediated:
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* [[Lymphocytes - WikiBlood#Helper CD4+|'''CD4+ (helper)''']] mediated:
 
** Abnormal activation of macrophages in healthy tissues.
 
** Abnormal activation of macrophages in healthy tissues.
 
** Macrophage production of inflammatory mediators and MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) enzymes cause tissue damage.
 
** Macrophage production of inflammatory mediators and MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) enzymes cause tissue damage.
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