Natural killer (NK) cells in domestic animals: phenotype, target cell specificity and cytokine regulation.

doi:10.1007/BF01839211

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Natural killer (NK) cells in domestic animals: phenotype, target cell specificity and cytokine regulation.

Veterinary research communications - 1 Jan 1993

Evans D L, Jaso-Friedmann L

Abstract excerpt

A comprehensive review of NK cells in animals of veterinary medical importance has not been previously published. However, these cells have a high level of immunological/medical relevance due to their role in tumour cell destruction and B-cell regulation, as well as their inhibitory activities ag...

Topics

Animals
Animals, Domestic
Cell Line
Cytokines
Cytotoxicity, Immunologic
Killer Cells, Natural
Organ Specificity
Phenotype
Species Specificity

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