Natural killer (NK) cells, a subgroup of innate lymphoid cells, act as the first line of defense
against cancer. Although some evidence shows that NK cells can develop in secondary …

Aging is the greatest risk factor for nearly all major chronic diseases, including
cardiovascular diseases, cancer, Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases of …

Natural killer (NK) cells play critical roles in immune defense and reproduction, yet remain
the most poorly understood major lymphocyte population. Because their activation is …

Our understanding of development and function of natural killer (NK) cells has progressed
significantly in recent years. However, exactly how uterine NK (uNK) cells develop and …

The functional capacities of natural killer (NK) cells differ within and between individuals,
reflecting considerable genetic variation.'Licensing/arming','disarming', and 'tuning'are …

Natural killer (NK) cells have long been known to mediate anti-tumor responses without prior
sensitization or recognition of specific tumor antigens. However, the tumor microenvironment …

Newton's third law of motion states that for every action on a physical object there is an
equal and opposite reaction. The dynamic change in functional potential of natural killer …

The most prevalent oral cancer globally is oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). The
invasion of adjacent bones and the metastasis to regional lymph nodes often lead to poor …

Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) are a branch of the immune system that consists of diverse
circulating and tissue-resident cells, which carry out functions including homeostasis and …

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 …