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Some activating NK cell receptors
| Receptor | Receptor expression | Ligands | Ligand expression |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKG2D | All NK cells, some T cells | MICA, MICB, ULBP1-5 | Leukemia, carcinoma cells; induced by viral infection and ionizing radiation (DNA damage response) |
| NKp30 | All NK cells | B7-H6, BAT3 | |
| NKp44 | Activated NK cells only | ? | |
| NKp46 | All NK cells | Viral hemagglutinin | |
| DNAM1 | All NK cells | CD112, CD155 | Melanoma, carcinoma, neuroblastoma |
NK, natural killer.
