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... > Hemic and Immune Systems > Immune System > Leukocytes > Leukocytes, Mononuclear > Lymphocytes > T-Lymphocytes > Natural Killer T-Cells
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... > Hemic and Immune Systems > Blood > Blood Cells > Leukocytes > Leukocytes, Mononuclear > Lymphocytes > T-Lymphocytes > Natural Killer T-Cells
... > Cells > Blood Cells > Leukocytes > Leukocytes, Mononuclear > Lymphocytes > T-Lymphocytes > Natural Killer T-Cells

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Natural Killer T-Cells  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Natural Killer T Cell
  • Natural Killer T-Cell
  • NKT Cell
  • NKT Cells

Note

  • do not confuse with KILLER CELLS, NATURAL

Scope note

  • A specialized subset of T-LYMPHOCYTES that exhibit features of INNATE IMMUNITY similar to that of NATURAL KILLER CELLS. They are reactive to glycolipids presented in the context of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I-like molecule, CD1D ANTIGEN.

History note

  • 2009

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D055611

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