What does NK stand for?

Natural Killer (immunology)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

Recently, scientists studied mice with human cancers to compare the cancer-destroying ability of The Human Embryonic Stem Cells -derived and Natural Killer cells.

United States : UCLA Stem Cell Scientists Awarded $49.2 Million

Infusions of natural killer cells donated from volunteers are already given to some cancer patients.

Found, master gene that can kill cancer; 'Switch' is key to boosting ...

The breakthrough model should help solve the mystery of the role that Natural Killer cells play in autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis.

Master gene that switches on disease-fighting cells identified

Research has shown that there are increased numbers of immune system natural killer cells (NKCs) in the wombs of women who suffer from recurrent miscarriages.

Steroid could prevent miscarriages

I think personally that the evidence on natural killer cells which she is talking about, while interesting, is still not a very clear mechanism," he said.

BA 2008: Steroids could prevent up to 3,000 miscarriages in the UK ...

One of the gene codes for a receptor on the surface of the immune system's natural killer cells which destroy infected cells in the body.

Anti-malaria gene in Africans raises HIV risk

These names include chronic fatigue and immune disorder (CFIDS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (pronounced my-AL-jik en-SEF-uh-lo-MY-uh-LY-tiss), low natural killer cell disease, post-viral syndrome, Epstein-Barr disease, and Yuppie flu.

All About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mushroom mycelium is converted into protein rich foods, has antifungal properties, has bioactive properties and significantly increases the natural killer cell activity.

What if You Were Recently Diagnosed with A Life Threatening Immune ...