The Memories of NK Cells: Innate-Adaptive Immune Intrinsic Crosstalk

Although NK cells are considered part of the innate immune system, a series of evidences has demonstrated that they possess characteristics typical of the adaptive immune system. These NK adaptive features, in particular their memory-like functions, are discussed from an ontogenetic and evolutionary...

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Main Authors: Sara Gabrielli, Claudio Ortolani, Genny del Zotto, Francesca Luchetti, Barbara Canonico, Flavia Buccella, Marco Artico, Stefano Papa, Loris Zamai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/1376595