Immunoregulatory role of NK cells in autoimmune disease

Immunoregulatory role of NK cells in autoimmune disease

Autoimmune diseases generally result from a glitch in the immune system that causes it to attack healthy parts of the body, instead of performing its usual role of guarding against harmful invaders, like bacteria and viruses. This malfunction in the immune system...
NK cells to the rescue of COVID-19

NK cells to the rescue of COVID-19

Natural killer (NK) cells, as a part of innate immune system, play an important role during acute viral infection. Before specific immunity develops, NK cells are the first to respond to infected cells. Previous studies reported that COVID-19 patients have lower than...