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Can NK cells be a therapeutic target in human cancer?

Christopher J Chan, Daniel M Andrews, Mark J Smyth

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Abstract

Our current knowledge of NK-cell recognition and effector function suggests that it will be possible to design various new NK-cell-based immunotherapies against human cancer. The application of NK cells is already showing promise using HLA-mismatched haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for treatment of haematological malignancies. A better understanding of NK-cell heterogeneity and function will only broaden the applications for human cancer. Here we review the key developments that will propel this field.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2964-2968
Number of pages5
JournalEuropean Journal of Immunology
Volume38
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Cancer
  • Immunosurveillance
  • NK cells
  • Therapy

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