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Bookmark or Share- Natural killer cell - WikipediaNatural killer cells, also known as NK cells, are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte critical to the innate immune system. They are a kind of large granular lymphocytes [1] [2] (LGL), and belong to the rapidly expanding family of known innate lymphoid cells (ILC) and represent 5–20% of all circulating lymphocytes in humans. [3]
- Natural Killer Cells | British Society for ImmunologyNK cells are best known for killing virally infected cells, and detecting and controlling early signs of cancer. As well as protecting against disease, specialized NK cells are also found in the placenta and may play an important role in pregnancy.
- What Are Natural Killer Cells (NK Cells)? - Cleveland ClinicNatural killer cells (NK cells) are white blood cells that destroy infected cells and cancer cells in your body. NK cells are important fighters in your immune system. Your immune system protects you from harmful invaders, like pathogens (viruses, bacteria and parasites) and cancer cells.
- Natural killer cell therapies | NatureNatural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes of the innate immune system. A key feature of NK cells is their ability to recognize a wide range of cells in distress, particularly tumour cells and...
- Functions of natural killer cells | Nature ImmunologyNK cell anatomical localization. Consistent with their function as innate sentinels, NK cells are widespread throughout lymphoid and nonlymphoid tissues.
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