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natural killer cell

Term ID
CL:0000623
Synonyms
  • large granular lymphocyte
  • NK cell
  • null cell
Definition
A lymphocyte that can spontaneously kill a variety of target cells without prior antigenic activation via germline encoded activation receptors and also regulate immune responses via cytokine release and direct contact with other cells. (2)
References
  • BTO:0000914
  • BTO:0004716
  • CALOHA:TS-0664
  • FMA:63147
  • FMA:83601
  • VHOG:0001697
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