natural killer

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  • Natural killer — Lymphocyte NK Pour les articles homonymes, voir NK. Les lymphocytes NK (sigle de l anglais Natural Killer, c’est à dire cellules tueuses naturelles ), sont des cellules de l immunité innée des mammifères. Ce sont des lymphocytes non T (CD3 ) non… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Natural killer cell — Latin lymphocytus K Code TH H2.00.04.1.02006 Natural killer cells (or NK cells) are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte that constitute a major component of the innate immune system. NK cells play a major role in the rejection of …   Wikipedia

  • Natural Killer T cell — Natural killer T (NKT) cells are a heterogeneous group of T cells that share properties of both T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. Many of these cells recognize the non polymorphic CD1d molecule, an antigen presenting molecule that binds self …   Wikipedia

  • natural killer cell — n a large granular lymphocyte capable esp. of destroying tumor cells or virally infected cells without prior exposure to the target cell and without having it presented with or marked by a histocompatibility antigen called also NK cell …   Medical dictionary

  • natural killer cell — Immunol. a small killer cell that destroys virus infected cells or tumor cells without activation by an immune system cell or antibody. Cf. killer T cell. * * * …   Universalium

  • natural killer cell — nat′ural kill′er cell n. bai (mcr imv)imu a small killer cell that destroys virus infected cells or tumor cells without activation by an immune system cell or antibody Compare killer T cell …   From formal English to slang

  • natural killer cells — (= NK cells) See killer cells …   Dictionary of molecular biology

  • natural killer cell — a type of lymphocyte that is able to kill virus infected cells and cancerous cells and mediates rejection of bone marrow grafts. NK cells are a part of natural (or innate) immunity. Their function is regulated by a balance between activating… …   Medical dictionary

  • natural killer cell — NK cell a type of lymphocyte that is able to kill virus infected cells and cancerous cells and mediates rejection of bone marrow grafts. NK cells are a part of natural (or innate) immunity. Their function is regulated by a balance between… …   The new mediacal dictionary

  • Lymphocyte Natural Killer T — Schéma d un NKT au microscope Les lymphocytes Natural killer T (NKT) sont un groupe hétérogène de lymphocytes T. Ils possèdent des marqueurs de cellules T et de lymphocytes NK. La plupart de ces cellules reconnaissent la molécule non… …   Wikipédia en Français

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