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 …

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 …

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 …

Natural killer (NK) cells are important innate effectors in immunity. NK cells also have a role
in the regulation of the adaptive immune response, and have been shown, in different …

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 …

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, as part of the innate immune system, play a key role in host defense
against viral infections. Recent advances have indicated that NK cell activation and function …

Natural killer (NK) cells deliver cytotoxic granules and immunomodulatory cytokines in
response to transformed and virally infected cells. NK cell functions are under the control of …

Natural killer (NK) cells play a crucial role in limiting the severity of diseases caused by a
range of viruses. Recent data have shown that the effector functions of NK cells can be …