The spatial distribution of target cell ligands determines NK cell degranulation

Sci Signal. 2021 May 25;14(684):eabi8525. doi: 10.1126/scisignal.abi8525.

Abstract

Cell-bound ligands are often viewed as moving passively in response to displacement of their cognate receptors. Verron et al provide an example of the distribution of ligands influencing the functional outcome of receptor stimulation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Cell Degranulation
  • Killer Cells, Natural* / immunology
  • Ligands
  • Lymphocyte Activation
  • NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily K*

Substances

  • Ligands
  • NK Cell Lectin-Like Receptor Subfamily K