Natural killer cells simplified

Natural killer cells simplified
Natural killer cells take care of virally infected cells and tumor cells.
It is the only lymphocyte member of the innate immune system.
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  1. HHDOctober 14, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    NK cells don't recognize antigen-they are innate cells (no AgR). They have inhibitory receptors which interact with MHC I molecules but not the antigen.

    I like your website just want to make sure it is accurate.

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  2. GingerfixMarch 1, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    NK cells do recognize opsonized bacteria.

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    1. UnknownJuly 25, 2016 at 4:31 PM

      Yes, I agree that their ability to do ADCC should be included in the flash card

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