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escape mechanism
escape mechanism In this biological context, an escape mechanism is a way tumor cells avoid detection or destruction by the immune system.
In this biological context, an escape mechanism is a way tumor cells avoid detection or destruction by the immune system. Here, it refers to tumor cells shedding parts of MICA and MICB from their surface so NKG2D-expressing immune cells are less able to recognize them.