Severe inflammation: clues towards a therapeutic approach using immune memory

Natural killer (NK) cells, are a unique type of immune cell, known to have important roles in protection against tumor cells and viruses. NK cells display immune memory properties in certain models, however, the long-term status of NK cells following systemic inflammation is unknown. In recent work, researchers at the Institut Pasteur shed light on mechanisms ensuring a heightened response to secondary stimulation. This discovery paves the way for potential therapeutic strategies to restore weakened immune function.

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