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natural killer cell mediated cytotoxicity

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The directed killing of a target cell by a natural killer cell through the release of granules containing cytotoxic mediators or through the engagement of death receptors. [ GOC:add GOC:pr ]

Synonyms: NK cell mediated cell killing natural killer cell mediated cell death NK cell mediated cytotoxicity NK cell mediated cell death natural killer cell mediated cell killing

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Note that either or both mechanisms mentioned in the definition may be used in this process. Note that both granule release and the engagement of death receptors on target cells result in induction of apoptosis in the target cell.

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natural killer-cell mediated cytolysis

natural killer cell mediated cytolysis

killer activity

NK cell mediated cytolysis

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biological_process

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GO:0042267