About The Medical Condition ADCC

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term ADCC. ADCC defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Conditions from ClusterMed.info.

ADCC

ADCC Medical Condition Defined & Explained
ADCC Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition ADCC?

The phenomenon of antibody-mediated target cell destruction by non-sensitized effector cells. The identity of the target cell varies, but it must possess surface IMMUNOGLOBULIN G whose Fc portion is intact. The effector cell is a "killer" cell possessing Fc receptors. It may be a lymphocyte lacking conventional B- or T-cell markers, or a monocyte, macrophage, or polynuclear leukocyte, depending on the identity of the target cell. The reaction is complement-independent.

More Medical Conditions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Conditions Definitions Of The Day