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Killer cells

Killer cells

Lymphocyte-like effector cells which mediate antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity. They kill antibody-coated target cells which they bind with their fc receptors.


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Natural selection is proven wrong

... million years ago, most organisms were simple, composed of individual cells occasionally organized into colonies. Over the following 70 or 80 million ... common and unfavorable genes becoming less common Now unfavorable killer genes ie breast cancer genes can and are transmitted and are common ...

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by gamila
Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:31 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Natural selection is proven wrong
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Re: how does innate immunity link to b-cell and t-cell responses

... Defence mechanisms (Phagocytosis, fever, inflammation, natural killer cells, complement proteins) 2. Adaptive (specific) Defence mechanisms also known as IMMUNITY. ...

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by favorina
Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:55 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: how does innate immunity link to b-cell and t-cell responses
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Sugar Allergy

... 37. Hauer J, Anderer FE. Mechanism of stimulation of human natural killer cytotoxicity by arabinogalactan from Larix occidentalis. Cancer Immunol ... TR. Adherence of Lactobacillus species to human fetal intestinal cells. J Dairy Sci 1982;65:2063-69. 78. Montes RG, Bayless TM, Saavedra JM. ...

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by DrDahlman
Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:20 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Sugar Allergy
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Re: Is Spirulina really good for our health ?

... "...to determine its usefulness against AIDS and other KILLER diseases." "It inhibits replication of HIV-1, Herpes Simplex, ... Mumps virus and Measles virus in-vitro yet is VERY safe for human cells." "HUNDREDS of published scientific studies reveal how Spirulina, ...

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by biohazard
Tue Jan 08, 2008 10:53 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Is Spirulina really good for our health ?
Replies: 13
Views: 10620

Re: Is Spirulina really good for our health ?

... in human derived T-cell lines and in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. A concentration of 5-10 µg/ml was found to reduce viral production." ... immune system, Bone Marrow Stem Cells, Macrophages, T-cells and Natural Killer cells, exhibit enhanced activity. Spleen and Thymus glands ...

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by allseasons
Sun Jan 06, 2008 11:02 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Is Spirulina really good for our health ?
Replies: 13
Views: 10620
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