Neonatal natural killer cell function: relevance to antiviral immune defense.
Neonates are particularly susceptible to various pathogens compared to adults, which is attributed in part to their immature innate and adaptive immunity. Natural killer cells provide first-line innate immune reactions against virus-infected cells without prior sensitization. This review updates phenotypic and functional deficiencies of neonatal cells compared to their adult counterparts and their clinical implications.
Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan.
Yen-Chang
YC
Lee
Syh-Jae
SJ
Lin
D056704:Adaptive Immunity; D016207:Cytokines / Q000096:biosynthesis; D003602:Cytotoxicity, Immunologic; D006801:Humans; D007113:Immunity, Innate; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019409:Interleukin-15 / Q000378:metabolism; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000276:immunology* / Q000378:metabolism; D010641:Phenotype; D014777:Virus Diseases / Q000276:immunology*
D016207:Cytokines; D019409:Interleukin-15