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Descriptor English:
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Killer Cells, Natural
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Células Asesinas Naturales
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Células Matadoras Naturais
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Synonyms English:
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Cell, NK
Cell, Natural Killer
Cells, NK
Cells, Natural Killer
Killer Cell, Natural
NK Cell
NK Cells
Natural Killer Cell
Natural Killer Cells
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Tree Number:
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A11.118.637.555.567.537
A15.145.229.637.555.567.537
A15.382.490.555.567.537
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Definition English:
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Bone marrow-derived lymphocytes that possess cytotoxic properties, classically directed against transformed and virus-infected cells. Unlike T CELLS; and B CELLS; NK CELLS are not antigen specific. The cytotoxicity of natural killer cells is determined by the collective signaling of an array of inhibitory and stimulatory CELL SURFACE RECEPTORS. A subset of T-LYMPHOCYTES referred to as NATURAL KILLER T CELLS shares some of the properties of this cell type. |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with NATURAL KILLER T-CELLS; if subpopulations are discussed, coordinate IM with LYMPHOCYTE SUBSETS (IM)
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See Related English:
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Receptors, Natural Killer Cell
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History Note English:
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1983
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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23295
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Unique Identifier:
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D007694
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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