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natural killer cell |
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natural killer cell [¦nach·rəl ′kil·ər ‚sel] (histology) A large, granular lymphocyte that can lyse a variety of target cells when it is activated by interferon. Abbreviated NK. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The research team has identified a type of white cell, known as a natural killer T-cell, which is critical in eradicating leukaemia after a nbsp;with Labre can effectively increase the natural killer (NK) cell activity and suppress tumor growth. Also using flow cytometry, natural killer (NK) cell-like activity and its stimulation by human recombinant interleukin 2 (IL-2) are described for the first time in lobsters, as is the expression of TLR2, a pattern recognition receptor, on granular hemocytes. |
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