Natural killer cell (IMAGE)

Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Natural killer cell

Caption

A microscopic close-up of a natural killer (NK) immune cell. In a healthy immune system, toxic granules (seen here in magenta) are deployed to destroy infected cells. In patients with MKD, these granules remain trapped inside the cell.

Credit

James Cremasco, Garvan Institute

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