Dysfunction of natural killer cells in end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis
Abstract Natural killer (NK) cells are known to play an important role in defense against infection and tumors. Although there is no clear consensus, most studies have shown that the number and cytotoxicity of NK cells decreases in end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients undergoing hemodialysis. Ur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | Renal Replacement Therapy |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-021-00324-0 |