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natural killer cell |
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natural killer cell [¦nach·rəl ′kil·ər ‚sel] (histology) A large, granular lymphocyte that can lyse a variety of target cells when it is activated by interferon. Abbreviated NK. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 8,9) It is possible that cigarette smoking predisposes patients to mucosal HSV infection by suppressing the host defenses, such as natural killer cell activity, that are required to control HSV. Also see Evans 2002 (3): "Our findings provide the first evidence that depression may alter the function of killer lymphocytes in HIV-infected women and suggest that depression may decrease natural killer cell activity and lead to an increase in activated CD8 T lymphocytes and viral load" (quote from the abstract). Enhancement of natural killer cell activity and T and B cell function by buffered vitamin C in patients exposed to toxic chemicals: the role of protein kinase-C. |
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