It is well established that natural killer (NK) cells are involved in both innate and adaptive
immunity. Indeed, they can recognize molecules induced at the cell surface by stress signals …

NK cells are a major component of the innate immune system and play an important role in
the tissue inflammation associated with autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel …

The gastrointestinal tract allows the residence of an almost enumerable number of bacteria.
To maintain homeostasis, the mucosal immune system must remain tolerant to the …

CD1d-restricted natural killer T (NKT) cells are a distinct subset of T cells that rapidly
produce an array of cytokines on activation and play a critical role in regulating various …

Natural killer (NK) cells are traditionally considered in the context of tumor surveillance and
infection defense but their role in chronic inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory …

Natural Killer (NK) cells are important players of the innate arm of the immune system and
provide an early defense against pathogens and tumor-transformed cells. Peripheral blood …

BACKGROUND & AIMS:: CD3− non-T lymphocytes constitute the second most abundant
lymphoid subset in the human small-bowel epithelium, and these CD3− intraepithelial …

Natural killer (NK) cells can be swiftly mobilized by danger signals and are among the
earliest arrivals at target organs of disease. However, the role of NK cells in mounting …

Organs such as the liver, uterus and lung possess hallmark immunotolerant features,
making these organs important for sustaining self-homeostasis. These organs contain a …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 33: 115–126 Summary Background Distinct functional
subsets of natural killer cells potentially contribute to the pathology of inflammatory bowel …