Collagens and elastin in the extracellular matrix, which forms a scaffold to support organs, cause the immune system’s natural killer cells to switch off their “killer” function. The ...

Scientists have thought that mature natural killer cells circulate through the body looking for viruses and cancers. When these immune cells identify a threat, they attack.

Turbocharging the body's natural killer cells to defeat cancer Date: August 27, 2019 Source: Monash University Summary: Natural Killer (NK) cells have long been the soldiers of the immune system ...

The growing prevalence of chronic diseases is a major factor driving revenue growth in the natural killer (NK) cell ...

Recent studies of NK cells in mouse and human livers have shown that two distinct NK cell subsets, liver-resident NK cells and conventional NK (cNK) cells, are present in this organ.

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have found a promising new way to improve cancer treatment by using a vitamin most ...

Review synthesizes research on NK cells' role in cancer immunity and their potential in therapeutics through bioengineering, immune checkpoint inhibitors, and cell engagers, highlighting ongoing ...

Zinc is an essential nutrient found in a variety of plant and animal foods – and plays an important role in your overall ...

Natural Killer Cells Can Remember and Fight Ovarian Cancer Natural killer cells are white blood cells that play a central role in the body’s defense against viral infections and cancer.

Aggressive natural killer cell leukemia is a rare blood cancer with a poor outlook. Read about its symptoms, causes, treatment, and more.

Research led by Naval Medical University's Changzheng Hospital in China reports that an off-the-shelf cell therapy built from ...