Tissue-resident memory T cells are diminished in the Kaposi sarcoma tumor microenvironment of people living with HIV
Anna Lagodka, Florian Winkler, Kveta Brazdilova, Robert P. Loewe, Katharina Grabmeier‐Pfistershammer, Liv Eidsmo, Simona Saluzzo, Johanna Strobl
This study identifies reduced tissue-resident memory T cells and increased PD-1 expression in the KS tumor microenvironment of HIV-positive individuals, suggesting impaired antitumor immunity and potential for immune checkpoint therapy.
bioRxiv · Oct 12, 2026 · PreprintImmunology