Sequential IL-15 and TGF-β1 stimulation expands reprogrammed CD103⁺CD39⁺ effector CD8⁺T cells and enhances HIV control
Cristina Mancebo-Pérez, Aleix Benítez-Martínez, Ilya Tsukalov, Judith Grau-Expósito, Josep Castellví, L. Mañalich, Cristina Centeno, Bibiana Planas, Jordi Navarro, Joaquín Burgos, Paula Suanzes, Adrián Curran, Vicenç Falcó, Enrique Martín‐Gayo, Maria José Buzón, Meritxell Genescà
This study shows that sequential IL-15 and TGF-β1 stimulation expands HIV-specific CD8+T cells with enhanced effector functions, improving HIV control during treatment interruption.
bioRxiv · Apr 9, 2025 · PreprintImmunology