Abstract
The integrated processing of signals transduced by activating and inhibitory cell surface receptors regulates NK cell effector functions. Here, I review the structure, function, and ligand specificity of the receptors responsible for NK cell recognition.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / metabolism
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Humans
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Immunity, Innate
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Killer Cells, Natural / immunology*
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Ligands
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Mice
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Models, Immunological
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Receptors, Immunologic / chemistry
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Receptors, Immunologic / genetics
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Receptors, Immunologic / metabolism
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Signal Transduction
Substances
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Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
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Ligands
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Receptors, Immunologic