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Natural killer cells (NK cells)

Natural killer cells, often called NK cells, are a type of lymphocyte, which is a white blood cell that plays an important role in the body’s immune system. They are part of the innate immune system, meaning they can respond quickly to threats without needing prior exposure to the specific invader. NK cells are called …
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Inflammatory cells

What are inflammatory cells? Inflammatory cells are part of the body’s natural defense response to injury or disease. They are part of the immune system. These cells have many roles in the body such as destroying and eliminating a disease (such as a virus), calling other inflammatory cells to respond to the disease, or helping …
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