Killer T Cell is an Immune Cell that gets instructions from a Helper T Cell and fights both cancerous and virus-infected cells. Killer T is a type of lymphocyte.
While he is often brash and hotheaded, Killer T definitely cares about his friends and allies. His joy and exuberance is no more apparent than when a Naive T Cell has been activated.
Watch the Cells at Work! anime trailer here: Cells at Work!
Giantmicrobes are based on actual microbes, cells, organisms and other critters, only 1,000,000 times actual size! Gigantic (GG) 16-24" XL (XL) 10-15" Original (PD) 5-8" Keychain (KC) 2-4" with clip
Materials
Plush from all new materials.
Stuffed with polyester fiber fill.
Surface washable: sponge with water & soap, air dry.
Packaging
Each plush microbe includes a printed card with fun, educational and fascinating facts about the actual microbe or cell.
Safety
Every product meets or exceeds U.S. and European standards for safety.
For ages 3 and up.
All about Cells at Work! Killer T Cell
FACTS: Killer T-cells are a type of white blood cell and an important part of your immune system. Also called cytotoxic T lymphocytes, they kill cells infected with a virus, cancer cells and other microbes that do not belong in your body. Killer T-cells are your body’s equivalent of a special operations unit as they only look for and destroy one specific type of invader. They do this by relying on antigens from infected cells.
Like most blood cells, killer T-cells are produced in the bone marrow. However, they travel through the bloodstream to the thymus, a small organ between the lungs, where they mature into powerful fighters. Thus, the name T-cell.
There are two main types of T-cells: killer and helper. Helper T-cells coordinate the immune system and signal to killer T-cells and other white blood cells when a virus is present. Despite their importance, it is remarkable that these immune cells were only discovered about 50 years ago.
Today, T-cells are gaining a lot of attention in immunotherapy to treat cancer. One type of immunotherapy uses a patient’s own killer T-cells. They are separated from the blood, genetically modified, and then given back to the patient to destroy cancerous cells.
REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
5.0 star rating
Great plush toy
Came in cute package and timely! Very cute and great size for display
Review by Brittany R. on 18 Oct 2024review stating The infamous Killer T! Cells at Work! Rocks!
I had to have them all! Lol. Loved the show and I just realized there’s a season 2 so I’ll watch that one as well! I also have macrophage and red blood cell. Waiting on white blood cell to restock! :)
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Richard H. on 17 Feb 2023
GIANTmicrobes®
02/22/23
Very cool! Thank you so much for sharing your review with us.
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Kyla K.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
01/22/23
I bought the TCell and
Review by Kyla K. on 22 Jan 2023review stating I bought the TCell and
I bought the TCell and Breast Cancer for a friend who just finished chemo. She is going in for surgery and is taking them both with her. We are both nerds, and she is already looking through the catalog for gifts for others.
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Kyla K. on 22 Jan 2023
GIANTmicrobes®
01/27/23
Thank you so much for sharing your review with us! We are wishing the best for your friend as she is going through surgery. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and your order with us.
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Adam P.
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5.0 star rating
01/07/22
Super cute and goes along
Review by Adam P. on 7 Jan 2022review stating Super cute and goes along
Comments by Store Owner on Review by Adam P. on 7 Jan 2022
GIANTmicrobes®
01/07/22
Thank you so much for your review!
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Chris K.
Verified Buyer
5.0 star rating
01/06/22
Absolutely in love with this
Review by Chris K. on 6 Jan 2022review stating Absolutely in love with this
Absolutely in love with this lil guy! Killer T is one of my favorite characters & he was the last one I needed in my collection. So soft and cute thank you!
