Which cell line is the most suitable for the expression of the NKG2D receptor?

Desmond Omane Acheampong @Desmond_Acheampong

03 March 2013 0 8K Report

NKG2D is a receptor expressed on NK and T cells. I would be grateful if anybody could suggest a suitable cell line that can express NKG2D on its surface for in vitro studies.

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