Activated NK cells with a predominance of inhibitory receptors and a decidual-like phenotype expand after autologous HSCT in children with tumors.
Gabirel Astarloa-Pando, Diego Polanco-Alonso, Víctor Sandá, Ane Orrantia, Ainhoa Amarilla-Irusta, Sílvia Pérez-Fernández, Raquel Pérez-Garay, Arrate Sevilla, Ainara Lopez-Pardo, Aritz Tijero, Jose Javier Uriz, Mercedes Rey, Itziar Astigarraga, Bárbara Manzanares-Martín, Aitor Zarandona-Garai, , Francisco 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.
Communications Medicine · May 28, 2025Peer-reviewedImmunology