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natural killer cell

Term ID
ZFA:0009278
Synonyms
  • large granular lymphocyte
  • NK cell
  • null cell
Definition
A lymphocyte that can spontaneously kill a variety of target cells without prior antigenic activation via germline encoded activation receptors and also regulate immune responses via cytokine release and direct contact with other cells. (1)
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000623
  • TAO:0009278
Ontology
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Relationships
develops from
is a type of
has subtype
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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