PD-1 in human NK cells: evidence of cytoplasmic mRNA and protein expression

Under physiological conditions, PD-1/PD-L1 interactions regulate unwanted over-reactions of immune cells and contribute to maintain peripheral tolerance. However, in tumor microenvironment, this interaction may greatly compromise the immune-mediated anti-tumor activity. PD-1+ NK cells have been dete...

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Main Authors: Francesca R. Mariotti, Stefania Petrini, Tiziano Ingegnere, Nicola Tumino, Francesca Besi, Francesca Scordamaglia, Enrico Munari, Silvia Pesce, Emanuela Marcenaro, Alessandro Moretta, Paola Vacca, Lorenzo Moretta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-03-01
Series:OncoImmunology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2162402X.2018.1557030