Abstract
Natural killer (NK) cells play a crucial role in innate immunity as effectors against tumor cells and pathogen-infected cells. Our data show for the first time that NK cells produce high levels of cytokines interferon-γ (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in response to stimulation with the artificial RNA analogue Poly I:C without additional cytokines or contact to other types of immune cells. An incubation period of 48. h is necessary to induce cytokine release by Poly I:C. These data suggest Poly I:C as a competent direct activator and immunomodulator of NK cell functions.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Cellular Immunology |
| Volume | 263 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 135-137 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 0008-8749 |
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| Publication status | Published - 16.06.2010 |