Siglec-7 engagement by GBS {beta}-protein suppresses pyroptotic cell death of natural killer cells [Immunology and Inflammation]

Natural killer (NK) cells are innate immune lymphocytes that recognize and destroy abnormal host cells, such as tumor cells or those infected by viral pathogens. To safely accomplish these functions, NK cells display activating receptors that detect stress molecules or viral ligands displayed at the cell surface, balanced by inhibitory...

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