CD56dimCD16dim NK cells are the dominant effector cells against HIV-infected primary T-cells
William Howell, Courtney Branch, Jeffrey P. Ward, Zachary Davis, Emma Geatches, Edward Barker
The paper identifies CD56dimCD16dim NK cells as the dominant effector cells against HIV-infected T-cells, showing higher cytotoxicity and ADCC compared to CD56dimCD16bright cells.
bioRxiv · Jul 1, 2026 · PreprintImmunology