Natural Killer Cells Flashcards by Erica Danneberger | Brainscape

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General Features of NK cells

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originate from bone marrow
live for about a week
are found in the blood, spleen, and liver
migrate to tissues during inflammation
do not possess receptors (TCR, BCR)

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What are the cell trafficking receptors on the NK cells?

What are their functions?

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chemotactic: direct cells to site of infection
cytokine: activate the NK cells
adhesion: help ensure survival of NK cells at the site of infection

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Describe the morphology of NK cells

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called large granular lymphocytes

- contain lyric granules

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