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killer cell (n)
T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
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T cell with CD8 receptor that recognizes antigens on the surface of a virus-infected cell and binds to the infected cell and kill it
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Killer cells, also known as natural killer cells, are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte that plays a crucial role in the innate immune system.
Killer cells are responsible for recognizing and eliminating infected or cancerous cells in the body.
Unlike other immune cells, killer cells do not require prior sensitization to attack foreign or abnormal cells.
Killer cells are activated by various mechanisms, including the binding of activating ligands to specific receptors on their surface.
