title: Measurements of natural killer (NK) cells.
abstract: In this article, we describe currently available methods for measuring NK cell functions: cytotoxicity and cytokine expression using flow cytometry-based assays and cytokine production using the Luminex-based technology. Quality control measures necessary for assay accuracy and reliability are also addressed.
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
authors.forename: Lisa H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Butterfield
authors.affiliation: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
authors.forename: Theresa L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Whiteside
mesh_terms: D000920:Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity; D006801:Humans; D016130:Immunophenotyping; D007694:Killer Cells, Natural / Q000276:immunology*