antibody-dependent cellular toxicity
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antibody-dependent cellular toxicity
(ADCT)
A cytotoxic reaction in which an antibody-coated target cell is directly killed by an Fc receptor-bearing leucocyte, such as a NK cell, a macrophage, or a neutrophil.
A cytotoxic reaction in which an antibody-coated target cell is directly killed by an Fc receptor-bearing leucocyte, such as a NK cell, a macrophage, or a neutrophil.
| antibody, antibiotic, antiarose | |
| antibody-mediated hypersensitivity, anticholinesterase, anticipation |
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