cytotoksisiksi
Cytotoksisiksi, which translates to "cytotoxic" in English, refers to a property or agent that is toxic or destructive to cells. This term is widely used in biology and medicine to describe substances or processes that can kill or damage living cells. Cytotoxic agents can act through various mechanisms, including direct damage to cellular components like DNA or cell membranes, or by triggering programmed cell death (apoptosis).
In the context of medicine, cytotoxic drugs are a class of chemotherapy agents used to treat cancer.
Beyond chemotherapy, cytotoxicity can also be a function of the immune system. Certain immune cells, like cytotoxic