[antibody-independent "killer cells" derived from the CD8 T lymphocyte line which, when stimulated by antigen, MHC class I antigen, and interleukin 2, secrete cytolytic pore-forming proteins capable of lysing target cells. ( CSP )]
UMLS (NCI) C0039195 Relation/PAR: K cell
T Cell
Relation/CHD: Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating