Null cell

Null cell

A null cell is a type of lymphocyte, a white blood cell, that does not have the markers of either T cells or B cells. Null cells are part of the immune system and play a role in the body's defense against disease. They are involved in the immune response and can become natural killer cells, which can destroy certain types of cancer cells and virus-infected cells.

Overview

Null cells are a subset of lymphocytes that lack the characteristic markers of T cells and B cells. They are part of the immune system and play a crucial role in the body's defense against disease. Null cells can become natural killer cells, which are capable of destroying certain types of cancer cells and virus-infected cells.

Function

Null cells are part of the immune response and can become natural killer cells. These cells have the ability to recognize and destroy certain types of cancer cells and virus-infected cells without the need for prior exposure or activation by other immune cells. This makes them a crucial part of the body's innate immune response.

Clinical Significance

The study of null cells has implications in the field of oncology, immunology, and virology. Abnormalities in null cell populations can be indicative of certain diseases, including leukemia and lymphoma. Furthermore, the ability of null cells to become natural killer cells has potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of cancer and viral infections.

See Also

• Lymphocyte
• T cell
• B cell
• Natural killer cell
• Immune system
• Cancer
• Virus

References

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  Human Natural Killer Cell
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  Histopathology of a true null cell adenoma