target cell

• Eine bestimmte Zelle im Organismus, die das beabsichtigte Ziel eines biologischen Prozesses ist, etwa einer Immunantwort, der Wirkung eines Medikaments oder einer Virusinfektion.

A specific cell in the body that is the intended focus of a biological process, such as an immune response, drug action, or viral infection.

1. Specific cell typeC1formal

   A cell that is specifically affected or acted upon by a particular hormone, drug, virus, or other biological agent.

   Zielzelle

   • Insulin binds to receptors on target cells to regulate blood sugar.
   • The virus attaches to specific target cells in the respiratory system.
   • Chemotherapy drugs are designed to destroy rapidly dividing target cells.

2. Research focusC1formal

   A cell that is the subject of a scientific study or experiment.

   Zielzelle

   • The researchers identified the target cell for the new treatment.
   • They observed how the protein interacts with the target cell membrane.
   • The study focused on the target cell's response to the stimulus.