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GO: Biological Process

natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity directed against tumor cell target

Term ID
GO:0002420
Synonyms
  • NK cell mediated cytotoxicity directed against tumor cell target
Definition
The directed killing of a tumor cell by a natural killer cell through the release of granules containing cytotoxic mediators or through the engagement of death receptors. (2)
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