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Natural Killer Cells

Known as: Natural killer cell, NK (natural killer) cell, NK-LGL 
Bone marrow-derived lymphocytes that possess cytotoxic properties, classically directed against transformed and virus-infected cells. Unlike T CELLS… 
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2000
2000
Matrix metalloproteinases of human NK cells.
We have previously reported that MMP-2 and MMP-9 are present in rat A-NK cells, and have recently documented that additional MMPs… 
1999
1999
IL-18 up-regulates perforin-mediated NK activity without increasing perforin messenger RNA expression by binding to constitutively expressed IL-18 receptor
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1987
Highly Cited
1987
Peripheral effects of neurokinins: functional evidence for the existence of multiple receptors.
The ability of six neurokinins (substance P, neurokinin A, neurokinin B, physalaemin, eledoisin and kassinin) to induce… 
1985
1985
The mechanism of human NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity. Mode of action of surface-associated proteases in the early stages of the lytic reaction.
The possible involvement of cell surface-associated proteolytic enzymes in human NK cell-mediated cytotoxicity and the mechanism… 
1984
1984
Involvement of the transferrin receptor in the production and NK-induced suppression of human antibody synthesis.
Earlier studies have shown that the antibody-secreting lymphoblastoid (LB) B cells which arise in the circulation after… 
1983
1983
Impaired natural killer cell function in systemic lupus erythematosus. Relationship to interleukin-2 production.
Immune regulation requires clonal expansion of regulatory T cells which is dependent on the presence of interleukin-2 (IL-2… 
1983
1983
Inhibition of human natural killer activity by lysosomotropic agents.
We have examined the effect of three lysosomotropic amines on human NK cell activity. Dansylcadaverine (DCA), diphenylamine (DPA… 
1982
1982
Selective blockade of human natural killer cells by a monoclonal antibody.
A murine monoclonal antibody, 13.1, which blocks human natural killer (NK) cell-mediated lysis, has been developed. Hybridoma 13… 
Review
1981
Review
1981
Surveillance of primitive cells by natural killer cells.
Natural killer cells (NK cells) were originally described and defined as a distinct group of cells using in vitro cytolytic… 
1977
1977
Killer cell (K) activity in human normal lymph node, regional tumour lymph node and inflammatory lymph node.
Human normal lymph nodes, irrespective of their anatomical site of origin, have a low K cell activity, which may not be detected…