Role of Natural Killer Cell Activity in the Pathogenesis of Endometriosis

Abstract excerpt

Natural Killer (NK) cells are cytotoxic effector lymphocytes with the ability to lyse target cells in a major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class I-independent manner and without the need for prior antigen exposure. Data strongly suggested that NK cells play an important role in human reproduction and disturbance in their function can favor development of the gynecological disorders. In our study the role of...