title: The two faces of invariant natural killer T cells.
abstract: In this issue of the Biomedical Journal, we take a look at some of the immune system's most peculiar cells, invariant natural killer T cells, which have features of both innate and adaptive cells. We also highlight a clinical study revealing that high serum phosphate levels could show that it's time to start dialysis in patients with chronic kidney diseases. Finally, this issue also includes some case reports, including an unusual case of aspergillosis related to long-term inhaler use.
authors.affiliation: Staff Writer at the Biomedical Journal, 56 Dronningens Gate, 7012 Trondheim, Norway. Electronic address: ewalton86@googlemail.com.
authors.forename: Emma L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Walton
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D051379:Mice; D055611:Natural Killer T-Cells / Q000276:immunology*; D011948:Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / Q000502:physiology; D051436:Renal Insufficiency, Chronic / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D011948:Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell
keywords: Chronic kidney disease; Diabetes; Dialysis; Invariant natural killer cells