Abstract
Here we focus on the phenotypic and functional diversity of NK cells. We give an overview of the phenotype and developmental pathways of conventional and tissue-resident NK cells. We also discuss the potential complementary functions of conventional NK cells and tissue-resident NK cells in a variety of tissues.
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Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Immunity, Innate*
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Kidney / cytology
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Kidney / immunology
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Killer Cells, Natural / cytology
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Killer Cells, Natural / immunology*
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Liver / cytology
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Liver / immunology
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Organ Specificity
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Phenotype*
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Skin / cytology
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Skin / immunology
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Thymus Gland / cytology
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Thymus Gland / immunology
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Uterus / cytology
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Uterus / immunology