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Natural killer cells (also known as NK cells) form a major part of the innate immune system. They are a type of [[Lymphocyte|lymphocyte]] (white blood cell) whose cytotoxicity leads to immune responses against [[Viruses|viruses]] and tumours<ref>https://www.immunology.org/public-information/bitesized-immunology/cells/natural-killer-cells</ref>. | |||
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Natural killer cells (also known as NK cells) form a major part of the innate immune system. They are a type of lymphocyte (white blood cell) whose cytotoxicity leads to immune responses against viruses and tumours[1].