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Natural Killer Cells vs. Cytotoxic T cells


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What is the difference between these two types of cells in the immune system? I know that the natural killer cells are generalists in the innate response and cytotoxic t cells are in response to cell mediated immunity in the adaptive response. But these two types of cells seem to perform the same function: they induce apoptosis in the pathogenic-infected cells.  I need to know the subtle differences.

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On 11/25/2017 at 6:07 PM, J711 said:

What is the difference between these two types of cells in the immune system? I know that the natural killer cells are generalists in the innate response and cytotoxic t cells are in response to cell mediated immunity in the adaptive response. But these two types of cells seem to perform the same function: they induce apoptosis in the pathogenic-infected cells.  I need to know the subtle differences.

surface proteins in humans.

CTC : CD8

More On CT Receptors

NKC: CD16 and CD56

More on NK Receptors

Depends on how detailed you want it.

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