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Opposing effects of interferon‐α and interferon‐γ on the expression of major histocompatibility complex class I chain‐related A in tumors
14 Apr 2008
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Natural killer cells are an important component of innate resistance to viruses, bacteria, certain parasites, and tumors. The activating receptor natural killer group 2D (NKG2D) plays a critical role in the elimination of tumor cells by cytotoxic effector cells. It has been shown that the strength of an antitumor immune response might be critically dependent on NKG2D ligard surface levels. Thus, it is essential...
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