tsütotoksilisi
Tsütotoksilisi refers to a process or substance that is toxic or damaging to cells. The term originates from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "cell" and "toxikon" meaning "poison." In biological contexts, tsütotoksilisi can describe various phenomena, including the effects of certain drugs, toxins, or immune responses.
For example, some chemotherapy drugs are tsütotoksilisi, designed to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells. These drugs
The immune system also employs tsütotoksilisi mechanisms. Cytotoxic T lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell,