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 …

According to the WHO's recently released worldwide cancer data for 2020, liver cancer
ranks sixth in morbidity and third in mortality among all malignancies. Hepatocellular …

Background Neuroinflammation is an important secondary injury mechanism that has dual
beneficial and detrimental roles in the pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

As limited information is available regarding the distribution and trafficking of NK cells
among solid organs, we have analyzed a wide array of tissues derived from different human …

Natural killer (NK) cells are characterized by their ability to detect and induce apoptosis of
susceptible target cells and by secretion of immunoregulatory cytokines such as IFN-γ …

Initially described as effectors of natural cytotoxicity and critical players for the control of viral
infections and tumor growth, recent investigations unraveled more widespread functions for …

The pathogenesis of autoimmunity remains to be fully elucidated, although the contribution
of genetic and environmental factors is generally recognized. Despite autoimmune …

Background Persistent high risk HPV infection can lead to cervical cancer, the second most
common malignant tumor in women worldwide. NK cells play a crucial role against tumors …

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious disease of cloven-hoofed animals,
which has been regarded as a persistent challenge for the livestock industry in many …

Natural killer (NK) cells have the potential to deliver both direct antimicrobial effects and
regulate adaptive immune responses, but NK cell yields have been reported to vary greatly …