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This chapter on natural killer cells is an introduction to signalling in cells that exert control over an amazing number of systems. Getting started requires concentration.

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Wardle, E.N. (2009). Natural Killer Cells. In: Guide to Signal Pathways in Immune Cells. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-538-5_15

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