Term Name: | mature NK T cell |
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Synonyms: | mature natural killer T cell, mature natural killer T lymphocyte, mature natural killer T-cell, mature natural killer T-lymphocyte, mature NK T lymphocyte, mature NK T-cell, mature NK T-lymphocyte, mature NKT cell |
Definition: | A mature alpha-beta T cell of a distinct lineage that bears natural killer markers and a T cell receptor specific for a limited set of ligands. NK T cells have activation and regulatory roles particularly early in an immune response. |
Ontology: | Cell Ontology [CL:0000814] |