Ofer Mandelboim

This study identifies NKp46 as a receptor for hyphal forms of Candida albicans, showing its role in antifungal immunity through direct binding and functional effects.

The paper identifies RadD from Fusobacterium nucleatum as a ligand for NKp46, showing it enhances NK cell cytotoxicity and suppresses tumor growth in head and neck cancers.

The paper identifies TGF-β signaling as a regulator of natural killer cell function in both pregnancy and tumor progression by analyzing immune compartment dynamics in human and mouse models.