Innate immunity: NKT cells in the spotlight

Curr Biol. 2005 Jun 7;15(11):R429-31. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2005.05.032.

Abstract

Cells of the innate immune system provide a first line of defense against microbial invaders. Recent studies have revealed how one intriguing member of the innate immune system, the natural killer T cell, is activated during bacterial infections.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Bacterial / immunology
  • Antigens, CD1 / immunology
  • Antigens, CD1d
  • Bacterial Infections / immunology*
  • Dendritic Cells / immunology
  • Glycolipids / immunology
  • Humans
  • Immunity, Innate / immunology*
  • Killer Cells, Natural / immunology*
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell / immunology

Substances

  • Antigens, Bacterial
  • Antigens, CD1
  • Antigens, CD1d
  • CD1D protein, human
  • Glycolipids
  • Receptors, Antigen, T-Cell