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effector [ə′fek·tər] (biochemistry) Anactivator of an allosteric enzyme. (control systems) A motor, solenoid, or hydraulic piston that turns commands to a teleoperator into specific manipulatory actions. (physiology) A structure that is sensitive to a stimulus and causes an organism or part of an organism to react to the stimulus, either positively or negatively. 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 role of NK (HSV-1) effector cells in the resistance to herpes virus infections in man. As part of the four-month, $419-million upgrade plan (the last Dodge Neon rolled off the assembly line in September 2005), Chrysler gutted the body shop and installed more than 780 new ABB robots that are fitted with quick-change end effectors, not the typical dedicated tooling often found in assembly plants. Antigen-specific ligation of T-cell receptors induces effector mechanisms that either directly or indirectly promote lysis of infected cells. |
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