| Natural killer cells are cells that resemble large granular lymphocytes. They do not express markers of either T or B cell lineage. They are positive for CD16, CD56, and CD 94. These cells do possess Fc receptors for igg and can kill target cells using antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity. They can also use perforin to kill cells in the absence of antibody and killing may occur without previous sensitization. Natural Killer Cell is from the group Peripheral T-Lymphocyte and Natural Killer Cell
Other Names for Natural Killer Cell
Natural Killer Cell
Cytotoxic cell
K Cells
K lymphocyte
Killer Cell
Killer Cells
Killer Cells, Natural
NK
NK Cell
NK Cells
NK cells
NK-Cell
killer cells
natural killer cells
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