Thursday 27 February 2014

Altered glycosylation patterns protect tumors from NK cells

Compared to other diseased cells, malignant tumor cells often exhibit modified surface glycosylation patterns, potentially altering recognition by host immune cells. Natural killer (NK) cells are sentinels of cancer immunosurveillanc system and express multiple receptors that allow for discrimination between healthy and malignant cells. via Health News from Medical News Today Read More Here..

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