Natural killer T cell

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Natural killer T cell
TermNatural killer T cell
Short definitionnatural killer T cell - (pronounced) (NA-chuh-rul KIH-ler … sel) type of immune cell that plays an important role in the body's initial immune response to invading microorganisms. Natural killer T cells are a type of T cell that also share certain characteristics of natural killer (NK) cells. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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natural killer T cell - (pronounced) (NA-chuh-rul KIH-ler … sel) type of immune cell that plays an important role in the body's initial immune response to invading microorganisms. Natural killer T cells are a type of T cell that also share certain characteristics of natural killer (NK) cells. They can kill invading microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses by releasing cytokines. They can also kill certain cells, such as cancer cells, either directly or by causing other immune cells to kill them. When natural killer T cells become inactive, it can contribute to the development and progression of certain diseases, such as cancer. Also called NKT cell

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