Natural killer (NK) cells comprise a unique population of innate lymphoid cells endowed with
intrinsic abilities to identify and eliminate virally infected cells and tumour cells. Possessing …

Great strides have been made in recent years towards understanding the roles of natural
killer (NK) cells in immunity to tumours and viruses. NK cells are cytotoxic innate lymphoid …

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 and CD8+ cytotoxic T cells are two types of immune cells that can
kill target cells through similar cytotoxic mechanisms. With the remarkable success of …

The tumor microenvironment is highly complex, and immune escape is currently considered
an important hallmark of cancer, largely contributing to tumor progression and metastasis …

Immune memory is a defining feature of the acquired immune system, but activation of the
innate immune system can also result in enhanced responsiveness to subsequent triggers …

Natural killer (NK) cells can swiftly kill multiple adjacent cells if these show surface markers
associated with oncogenic transformation. This property, which is unique among immune …

Due to their efficient recognition and lysis of malignant cells, natural killer (NK) cells are
considered as specialized immune cells that can be genetically modified to obtain capable …

Natural killer (NK) cells are unique innate immune cells and manifest rapid and potent
cytotoxicity for cancer immunotherapy and pathogen removal without the requirement of …

Natural killer (NK) cells are unique immune effectors able to kill cancer cells by direct
recognition of surface ligands, without prior sensitization. Allogeneic NK transfer is a highly …