Article
Characterization of liver-associated natural killer cells in patients with liver tumors.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Apr 1991
Winnock M, Lafon M E, Boulard A, Ferrer A M, Saric J, Dubuisson L, Bioulac-Sage P, Balabaud C
Abstract excerpt
The existence of a marginal lymphocyte population in rat liver sinusoids has already been demonstrated using the sinusoidal lavage method. We used the same technique to study the lymphocyte population in human liver obtained ex vivo after partial hepatectomy for benign or malignant tumors and compared it with peripheral and portal blood lymphocyte populations. Percentages of lymphocyte surface phenotypes were...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Antigens, Differentiation
- Antigens, Surface
- Female
- Humans
- Killer Cells, Natural
- Leukocyte Count
- Liver
- Liver Neoplasms
- Male
- Middle Aged
