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NK lymphocytes (CD56) in the blood
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Normally, the number of CD56-lymphocytes in the blood in adults is 9-19%.
CD56-lymphocytes are cell-effectors of cellular immunity, responsible for antiviral, antitumor and transplantation immunity (see above CD16-lymphocytes). Reducing the number of CD56-lymphocytes leads to the development of cancer and weighting of the course of viral infections.
Diseases and conditions leading to changes in the number of CD56-lymphocytes in the blood
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Activation of antigraft implantation immunity:
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Oncological diseases Secondary immunodeficiency states. HIV infection Congenital defects of the immune system Severe viral infections Heavy burns, injuries, stress Treatment with cytostatics, immunosuppressants, glucocorticosteroids Ionizing radiation |
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