Objective There is evidence that natural killer (NK) cells help control persistent viral
infections including hepatitis C virus (HCV). The phenotype and function of blood and …

In the last few years major progress has been made in better understanding the role of
natural killer (NK) cells in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This includes multiple pathways …

Natural killer cells (NK s) are involved in every stage of hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection, from
protection against HCV acquisition and resolution in the acute phase to treatment‐induced …

Natural killer (NK) cells are among the earliest effector populations of the innate immune
response. They constitute 5%–15% of peripheral blood lymphocytes and 30%–50% of …

Patients infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) are characterized by a high incidence of
chronic infection, which results in chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular …

Natural killer (NK) cells play a role in the early control and natural course of hepatitis C virus
(HCV) infection. NK cell function is regulated by a multitude of receptors, including activating …

Natural killer (NK) cells are traditionally regarded as first-line effectors of the innate immune
response, but they also have a distinct role in chronic infection. Here, we review the role of …

CD56pos natural killer (NK)/natural T (NT) cells are important innate effectors providing the
first line of defense against viral infection. Enhanced NK activity has been shown to protect …

BACKGROUND & AIMS: Natural killer (NK) cells are essential early after infection, not only
for viral containment but also for timely and efficient induction of adaptive responses. An …

Impaired activity of NK (natural killer) cells has been proposed as a mechanism contributing
to viral persistence and chronic infection in hepatitis C (HCV) infection. We aimed to assess …