Natural Killer

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
NK
Pronunciation
/ˈnæʧərəl ˈkɪlər/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Botany

Examples in Context

  1. Ganoderma tsugae mycelium enhances splenic natural killer cell activity and serum interferon production in mice.
  2. We know from research that laughter and joy boost immune functions, especially the production of the natural killer cells that help protect the body from illness and cancer.
  3. Conclusion The up-regulated expression of MIF can make the increase of macrophages and natural killer cells, it is one of the reasons of tumor development.
  4. Effects of Zinc on Natural Killer(NK) Cell Activity in Aged Mice
  5. Progress of Study on Peripheral Blood Natural Killer(NK) Cells During Pregnancy

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