Cytokine-induced killer cell
Cytokine-induced killer cell
Cytokine-induced killer cells (CIK cells) are a type of immune cell that play a crucial role in the immune system's response to cancer and infection. They are a heterogeneous population of T cells that have been expanded in vitro and possess the ability to kill a broad range of tumor cells.
Pronunciation
Cytokine-induced killer cell: /ˈsaɪtoʊkaɪn ɪnˈdjuːst ˈkɪlər sɛl/
Etymology
The term "Cytokine-induced killer cell" is derived from the words "cytokine", a type of protein that is important in cell signaling, "induced", meaning brought about or caused, and "killer cell", referring to a type of lymphocyte that is capable of killing certain cells in the body.
Related Terms
- Cytokine: A type of protein that is important in cell signaling.
- Killer cell: A type of lymphocyte that is capable of killing certain cells in the body.
- T cell: A type of lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
- Immune system: The bodily system that protects the body from foreign substances, cells, and tissues.
- Cancer: A group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytokine-induced killer cell
- Wikipedia's article - Cytokine-induced killer cell
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