These structurally unrelated forms of HLA class I are known to educate
natural killer cells and shape their function.
For example, research shows that the common cold (which is caused by a virus) is more frequent in individuals with low numbers of natural killer cells--and conversely, that greater
natural killer cell function helps protect against viral outbreaks.
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natural killer cell reconstitution after allogeneic hematopoietic transplantation," Seminars in Immunopathology, vol.
Vivier, "Tuning the threshold of
natural killer cell responses," Current Opinion in Immunology, vol.
Hogdal et al., "Early changes in
natural killer cell function indicate virologic response to interferon therapy for hepatitis C," Gastroenterology, vol.
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Natural killer cell leukemia as a cause of peripheral neuropathy and meningitis: Case report," Neurology, vol.
T cell immunoglobulin- and mucin-domain-containing molecule-3 (Tim-3) mediates
natural killer cell suppression in chronic hepatitis B.
Lorraine had to pay privately to find out whether she had a higher than usual level of
natural killer cells as the treatment is not funded by the NHS.
Khakoo, "
Natural killer cells and hepatitis C: action and reaction," Gut, vol.
Suppression of
natural killer cell cytotoxicity in postpartum women.
Carbohydrate affects
natural killer cell redistribution but not activity after running.
INHIBITION OF HUMAN
NATURAL KILLER CELL LYTIC FUNCTION BY THE BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS, HEXABROMOCYCLODODECANE AND TETRA-BROMOBISPHENOL A.