Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

by Tortora, Gerard J.; Funke, Berdell R.; Case, Christine L.

Published by Benjamin Cummings

ISBN 10: 0321733606

ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 17 - Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host - Study Questions - Multiple Choice - Page 503: 10

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NK cells are probably lacking from patients with Chediak-Higashi syndrome that suffer from various types of cancer. NK cells are components of the innate immune system that plays the major role in host-rejection of tumors and viral infected cells.

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