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Expression of KIR2DS1 does not significantly contribute to NK cell cytotoxicity in HLA-C1/C2 heterozygous haplotype B donors.
International immunology - 1 Nov 2017
Baltner Karla, Kübler Ayline, Pal Marina, Balvociute Monika, Mezger Markus, Handgretinger Rupert, André Maya C
Abstract excerpt
NK cells are functionally controlled by the killer immunoglobulin-like receptor (KIR) family that comprises inhibitory (iKIR) and activating (aKIR) members. Genetic association studies suggest that donors expressing aKIRs next to iKIRs will be superior donors in the setting of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation of patients with leukemia. However, contrary evidence states that aKIR expression may be...
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