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The document discusses natural killer cells, which are lymphocytes that comprise 5-15% of circulating lymphocytes and play an important role in the innate immune system by destroying tumor cells and protecting against some viral infections through contact-mediated cytotoxicity and cytokine secretion. Natural killer cells recognize and kill abnormal cells such as cancerous and virally-infected cells through both membrane disruption and induction of apoptosis. Their function is important for protection against diseases but can be abnormal in immunodeficient conditions like AIDS.