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Natural Killer T-Cells

Known as: Killer T-Cell, Natural, Natural Killer T Cells, NKT Cells 
A specialized subset of T-LYMPHOCYTES that exhibit features of INNATE IMMUNITY similar to that of NATURAL KILLER CELLS. They are reactive to… 
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Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Type II Natural Killer T cells recognize sulfatide self-antigens using features of both innate-like and conventional T cells
Glycolipids presented by the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I homolog CD1d are recognized by natural killer T cells… 
Highly Cited
2012
Highly Cited
2012
Recognition of CD1d-sulfatide mediated by a type II natural killer T cell antigen receptor
Natural killer T cells (NKT cells) are divided into type I and type II subsets on the basis of differences in their T cell… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Invariant NKT cells recognize glycolipids from pathogenic Gram-positive bacteria
Natural killer T cells (NKT cells) recognize glycolipid antigens presented by CD1d. These cells express an evolutionarily… 
Review
2010
Review
2010
Raising the NKT cell family
Natural killer T cells (NKT cells) are CD1d-restricted, lipid antigen–reactive, immunoregulatory T lymphocytes that can promote… 
Review
2009
Review
2009
NK and NKT cells in liver injury and fibrosis.
Review
2009
Review
2009
Following TRAIL’s path in the immune system
The members of the tumour necrosis factor (TNF) superfamily of cytokines play important roles in the regulation of various immune… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Human natural killer T cells infiltrate into the skin at elicitation sites of allergic contact dermatitis.
The purpose of this study is to identify invariant natural killer T cells (NKT cells) in cellular infiltrate of human allergic… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Glycolipids for natural killer T cells.
Natural killer T cells (NKT cells) play a central role in regulating immune responses influencing conditions ranging from… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Involvement of natural killer cells in PolyI:C-induced liver injury.
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Up-Regulation of CD1d Expression Restores the Immunoregulatory Function of NKT Cells and Prevents Autoimmune Diabetes in Nonobese Diabetic Mice1
The immunoregulatory function of NKT cells is crucial for prevention of autoimmunity. The prototypical NKT cell Ag… 
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