Question 1

is it common for a reproductive endo to test for elevated natural killer cells? has it been proven that these cells can cause an early miscarriage?

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Not common: It's not common, though it could be useful in specific cases. No 'proof' at all has been established of a link, but it's also not implausible.

Question 2

what would happen if no natural killer cells in our body?

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More Infections: Natural killer cells are vital in protecting our bodies from many natural infectious diseases including cancer as well.

Question 3

what would happen if we had no natural killer cells in our bodies?

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Vulnerable: We would likely be very vulnerable to viral infections and certain types of cancers, especially melanoma.

Question 4

what are uterine natural killer cells?

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NK cells in uterus.: These are nk cells of the cd56 subset that have lower cytotoxic (cell killing) ability than the peripheral or regular cd56 positive nk cells.  They have a different receptor profile and make up 70 % of the lymphocytes in the uterus in early pregnancy.  It is important that the mother's immune system is suppressed for successful pregnancy, and so it is believed that these cells are crucial to this.

Question 5

what r natural killer cells?

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Cells that kill.: These are cells of the immune system that kill other cells that represent a danger to the body, like virally infected cellls and cancer cells.  They have a natural ability to recognize stressed cells and can kill these without need of antibody or major histocompatability complex alteration to prime them, hence their name.  Thus, they can present a much faster response than other immune cells.

Question 6

what are natural killer cells?

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Immune cells: Natural killer cells are immune effector cells that are efficient in killing virus infected cells.  They can be divided into 2 sets: CD56bright (produce antiviral agents and help a subset of T cells) and CD56dim (fully mature, can destroy antibody targeted cells).  There is a 3rd, dysfunctional subset that has been described in HIV.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: natural killer cells?

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See answer details.: Natural killer (nk) lymphocytes have the ability to kill various abnormal cells such as those damaged by trauma, aging, viruses and possibly cancer cells. Nk cells do not need to be stimulated ("primed") by previous recognition of the cell, antibodies or lymphokines; they are stimulated by interferon.

Question 8

do you belive the hype about high natural killer cells and misscarage?

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Natural killer cells and misscarage: Steroids, which are thought to work by reducing the percentage of NK cells in the womb, are commonly used as a treatment for recurrent miscarriage and do appear to help some women to go on to have a normal pregnancy. But many experts agree this is based more on empirical evidence that a firm scientific understanding.

Question 9

question about natural killer cells and cancer?

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Natural protection: The question is not clear.  Natural killer cells act against abnormal cells and do not require prior exposure to the inciting antigen to be effective.  Researchers have been trying to improve the number and capabilities of natural killer cells in the treatment of cancer, but this modality has not yet become main stream.

Question 10

what effect will acupuncture have on natural killer cells?

Accepted Answer

Questionable: The answer is no one is really sure although there have been reports in some studies that there is a boost in white counts in those that are treated with accupuncture.

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