Natural killer cell - NK - Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Natural killer cell - NK

Produced by the immune system, NK cells are responsible for recognizing and killing cancer cells and cells infected by viruses, such as viruses causing hepatitis and herpes. Unfortunately, NK cells are dysfunctional in CML before and on imatinib treatment.

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Immune System - Natural Killer Cell
August 29, 2009, theFormulation

KIR2DS1 genotype predicts for complete cytogenetic response and survival in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with imatinib
February 2012, Leukemia

NK cells are dysfunctional in human chronic myelogenous leukemia before and on imatinib treatment and in BCR–ABL-positive mice
August 5, 2011, Leukemia

Important advance in the treatment of cancer and viral infection
January 18, 2009, e! Science New

Human natural killer cells
August 1, 2008, Journal Blood

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