killer t 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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- Researchers discover how cancer hides
Researchers have discovered how a lipid secreted by cancer tumors prevents the immune system from mounting an immune response against it. When lysophosphatidic acid binds to killer T cells, it acts almost like an "invisibility cloak," preventing T cells from recognizing and attacking nascent tumors.
Oct. 29, 2013 - Science Daily - Researchers discover how cancer 'invisibility cloak' works
( National Jewish Health ) Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered how a lipid secreted by cancer tumors prevents the immune system from mounting an immune response against it. When lysophosphatidic acid binds to killer T cells, it acts almost like an "invisibility cloak," preventing T cells from recognizing and attacking nascent tumors.
Oct. 28, 2013 - EurekAlert! - This Week's Science
In Science this week: genetic factors in facial shapes and killer T cell diversity.
Oct. 25, 2013 - GenomeWeb News