Using Expanded Natural Killer Cells as Therapy for Invasive Aspergillosis

Using Expanded Natural Killer Cells as Therapy for Invasive Aspergillosis

Invasive aspergillosis (IA) is a major opportunistic fungal infection in patients with haematological malignancies. Morbidity and mortality rates are high despite anti-fungal treatment, as the compromised status of immune system prevents the host from responding optimally to conventional therapy. Th...

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Main Authors: Win Mar Soe, Joan Hui Juan Lim, David L. Williams, Jessamine Geraldine Goh, Zhaohong Tan, Qi Hui Sam, Sanjay H. Chotirmall, Nur A’tikah Binte Mohamed Ali, Soo Chin Lee, Ju Ee Seet, Sharada Ravikumar, Louis Yi Ann Chai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
<i>Aspergillus</i>
antifungal immunity
fungal infection
immune evasion
immune recognition
expanded natural killer cells
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/6/4/231

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