Term Name: | NK T cell activation |
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Synonyms: | natural killer T cell activation, natural T cell activation, NK T lymphocyte activation, NK T-cell activation, NK T-lymphocyte activation, NKT cell activation, NT cell activation |
Definition: | The change in morphology and behavior of a mature or immature natural killer T cell resulting from exposure to a mitogen, cytokine, chemokine, cellular ligand, or an antigen for which it is specific. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0051132] QuickGO AmiGO |