In vivo Functions of Natural Killer Cells
In vivo Functions of Natural Killer Cells
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自然杀伤细胞的体内功能
DOI:
10.1159/000154981
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发表时间:
1983
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通讯作者:
S. Pollack
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S. Pollack
This review focuses on recent experiments in which the natural killed (NK) compartment has been directly manipulated in vivo either by passive transfer of NK-enriched cell populations or by selection depletion of NK cells. These data have provided direct evidence for the role of NK cells in vivo. It is evident that even these experiments have inherent limitations due to the complexity of in vivo interactions. In the aggregate, however, these data build a compelling case for the in vivo activity of NK cells and for their biologic importance. Most of the experiments were carried out in mice. Although there is heterogeneity among NK cells, these studies deal mainly with classical NK cells defined as bone marrow-derived, non-B (Ig/sup -/), non-T (Lyt 1/sup -/2/sup -/) lymphocytes that are nonadherent and bear the NK-associated antigens NK-1 and asialo-GMl. A natural model which has been exploited to study NK cells in the intact host is also discussed.