Under the influence of cytokines associated with innate immunity, natural killer (NK) cells
rapidly become activated and migrate to sites of infection. Upon contact with infected …

Natural killer (NK) cells play a key role in innate host defense against viruses. Significant
progress has been made in understanding the specific response of NK cells during viral …

Natural killer (NK) cells are large granular lymphocytes that express a diverse array of
germline encoded inhibitory and activating receptors for MHC Class I and Class I-like …

Information regarding the role of natural killer (NK) cells in the response to viruses,
intracellular bacteria and parasites continues to emerge. NK cells can directly lyse infected …

Initially identified by their ability to kill tumor cells without prior sensitization of the host,
natural killer (NK) cells are now known to provide a crucial initial defense against …

Natural killer (NK) cells serve as a crucial first line of defense against tumors and a diverse
range of pathogens. Recognition of infection by NK cells is accomplished by the activation of …

Natural killer (NK) cells have a crucial role in combating infections and cancers and their
surface receptors can directly recognize and respond to damaged, transformed or non-self …

Although the role of natural killer (NK) cells in defense against certain viral infections has
been appreciated for a number of years, characterization of the virus-induced endogenous …

Natural killer (NK) cells are important in the host resistance to viral infections. They are
among the first cells to sense the release of proinflammatory cytokines, as well as the …

Following the discovery of innate immune receptors, the topics of innate immunity and its
role in defense against infective agents have recently blossomed into very active research …