Natural killer cells adopt an activated and decidual-like phenotype after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in children with cancer

Abstract Background Natural killer (NK) cells are among the first immune cell populations to recover after autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (autoHSCT ), yet their dynamic function in pediatric patients remains understudied. Investigating NK cell recovery could improve understanding...

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Published in:	Communications Medicine
Main Authors:	Gabirel Astarloa-Pando, Diego Polanco-Alonso, Víctor Sandá, Ane Orrantia, Ainhoa Amarilla-Irusta, Silvia Pérez-Fernández, Raquel Pérez-Garay, Arrate Sevilla, Ainara Lopez-Pardo, Aritz Tijero, José J. Úriz, Mercedes Rey, Itziar Astigarraga, Bárbara Manzanares-Martin, Aitor Zarandona-Garai, Naiara G. Bediaga, Laura Amo, Olatz Zenarruzabeitia, Francisco Borrego
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-05-01
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-025-00911-w