Abstract

Natural killer T (NKT) cells display the properties of both T and NK cells.They protect the host from pathogens,tumors,alloantigens,and autoantigens by regulating the Th1/Th2 balance and maintaining immune homeostasis.Recent studies have shown that NKT cells play an important role in immune dermatoses.The authors review advances in the relationship of NKT cells with allergic contact dermatitis,atopic dermatitis,psoriasis,systemic lupus erythematosus,which may provide new ideas for basic researches and clinical practice related to immune dermatoses. Key words: Killer cells, natural; Skin diseases; Immunity

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