Activated NK cells with a predominance of inhibitory receptors and a decidual-like phenotype expand after autologous HSCT in children with tumors.
G. Astarloa-Pando, D. Polanco-Alonso, V. Sanda, A. Orrantia, A. Amarilla-Irusta, S. Perez-Fernandez, R. Perez-Garay, A. Sevilla, A. Lopez-Pardo, A. Tijero, J. J. Uriz, M. Rey, I. Astigarraga, B. Manzanares-Martin, N. G. Bediaga, , F. Borrego
The paper characterizes NK cell changes after autologous HSCT in children, finding an activated, decidual-like phenotype linked to cytokine levels and relapse risk.
bioRxiv · Jul 1, 2024 · PreprintImmunology