Natural Killer Cells and Their Cytotoxic Activity
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Tags: immunology natural killer cells cytotoxicity |
What is the primary function of Natural Killer (NK) cells?
What type of cells are commonly targeted by NK cells?
Which receptor on NK cells recognizes and binds to ligands expressed on target cells?
What is the primary cytotoxic mechanism employed by NK cells?
Which cytokine is primarily responsible for NK cell activation?
What is the role of NK cells in tumor surveillance?
Which molecule is expressed on healthy cells and recognized by NK cells to prevent self-destruction?
What is the term used to describe the ability of NK cells to distinguish between healthy and infected or cancerous cells?
Which signaling pathway is activated in NK cells upon target cell recognition?
What is the role of NK cells in regulating adaptive immune responses?
Which transcription factor is essential for NK cell development and function?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where NK cells become anergic or hyporesponsive after prolonged exposure to target cells?
Which receptor on NK cells is involved in the recognition of antibody-coated target cells?
What is the role of NK cells in viral infections?
Which cytokine is produced by NK cells that can inhibit tumor growth and angiogenesis?