NK in Genetics Meaning
The NK meaning in Genetics terms is "Natural Killer Cell". There are 1 related meanings of the NK Genetics abbreviation.
NK on Genetics Full Forms
- Natural Killer Cell Natural killer cell or NK cells are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte critical to the innate immune system. The role NK cells play is analogous to that of cytotoxic T cells in the vertebrate adaptive immune response. NK cells provide rapid responses to viral-infected cells and respond to tumor formation, acting at around 3 days after infection.
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What does NK stand for Genetics?
NK stands for Natural Killer Cell in Genetics terms.
What is the shortened form of Natural Killer Cell in Genetics?
The short form of "Natural Killer Cell" is NK for Genetics.
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