Natural killer (NK) cells are effector cells of the innate immune system and are important in
the control of viral infections. Their relevance is reflected by the multiple mechanisms …

Highlights•NK cells can kill virus-infected cells and protect against severe infections.•Long-
lived memory NK cells may develop after vaccination or infection.•NK cells are potent …

Natural killer (NK) cells play an important role in innate immune responses to viral infections.
Here, we review recent insights into the role of NK cells in viral infections, with particular …

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 are essential in the early immune response against viral infections,
in particular through clearance of virus-infected cells. In return, viruses have evolved …

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 important in protection against virus infections, and many viruses
have evolved mechanisms to thwart NK cell activity. NK cells respond to inflammatory …

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 …

Natural killer (NK) cells are well recognized for their ability to provide a first line of defence
against viral pathogens and they are increasingly being implicated in immune responses …

Infections with HIV, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus can turn into chronic infections,
which currently affect more than 500 million patients worldwide. It is generally thought that …