NK-cell receptors and recognition of MHC class I molecules.
Two families of natural killer (NK)-cell receptors exist that interact with major histocompatibility complex (MHC) molecules, thereby preventing cytotoxic cells from killing target cells. The expanding knowledge of these receptors provided the focus for a recent meeting.
López-Botet
M
M
Dept of Immunology, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain.
Moretta
L
L
Strominger
J
J
D000818:Animals; D015395:Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000276:immunology / Q000378:metabolism*; D011971:Receptors, Immunologic / Q000502:physiology*
D015395:Histocompatibility Antigens Class I; D011971:Receptors, Immunologic