Tumor and viral recognition by natural killer cells receptors.
Natural killer (NK) cells destroy hazardous cells such as tumors and virus-infected cells immediately without the need for prior antigen stimulation. The activation of NK cells largely depends on the recently identified natural cytotoxic receptors (NCRs), which include three members: NKp46, NKp44 an...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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