Effector cell

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003597",
  "term": "Effector cell",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A cell that carries out a specific biological function in response to a stimulus, particularly in the immune system. These cells are responsible for mediating the final outcome of an immune response, such as killing infected cells or producing antibodies. Examples include cytotoxic T lymphocytes, plasma cells, and macrophages.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytokine",
    "cytotoxic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1160 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/effector-cell/"
}