Natural Killer (NK) Cells in Immunity: Limitations and Potential
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 71
Special Issue Editor
Interests: NK cells; bone marrow transplantation; next generation sequencing; killer immunoglobulin-like receptors
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are writing to invite you and your co-authors to submit your research articles for a Special Issue—"NK Cells in Immunity: Limitations and Potential." This Special Issue aims to explore the current advances in the field of NK cell research, pertinent to their multifaceted roles in infection, immunity, and transplantation. The importance of NK cells in infection and immunity is underscored by their rapid response to pathogens by releasing apoptosis-inducing cytotoxic granules and cytokines, thereby preventing the spread of infection and contributing to immune surveillance. Recent advances in NK cell research highlight their adaptive memory-like properties, enhancing response to repeated pathogen exposure. Novel insights into NK cell receptor mechanisms and their roles in immunotherapy and transplantation reveal promising therapeutic potential, particularly in cancer treatment and improving transplantation outcomes.
We welcome submissions that address novel insights, mechanistic studies, and innovative therapies related to NK cells in the fields of infection, immunity, and transplantation. Join us in advancing the knowledge and therapeutic potential of NK cells in immune regulation and disease management.
Dr. Rehan Mujeeb Faridi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- natural killer cells
- adaptive NK cells
- infection
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