Term Name: | mature natural killer cell chemotaxis |
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Synonyms: | activated natural killer cell chemotaxis |
Definition: | The directed movement of a mature natural killer cell guided by a specific chemical concentration gradient. Movement may be towards a higher concentration (positive chemotaxis) or towards a lower concentration (negative chemotaxis). A mature natural killer cell is a natural killer cell that is developmentally mature and expresses a variety of inhibitory and activating receptors that recognize MHC class and other stress related molecules. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0035782] QuickGO AmiGO |