The immune system's complexity is navigated through specific cell markers that allow scientists to identify and target particular cell populations. Among these, the NK1.1 marker is vital for identifying Natural Killer (NK) cells and NKT cells in mouse models, playing a significant role in understanding inflammation and disease progression.
In preclinical studies, such as those investigating liver fibrosis, researchers use the NK1.1 marker to differentiate cell types within the liver’s immune landscape. For instance, cells identified as CD3−cap C cap D 3 raised to the negative power NK1.1−cap N cap K 1.1 raised to the negative power CD11b+cap C cap D 11 b raised to the positive power Ly6G+cap L y 6 cap G raised to the positive power nk1.pdf
This draft focuses on , a common surface marker used in immunology to identify Natural Killer (NK) cells and certain T-cells. The immune system's complexity is navigated through specific