Natural killer cells for antiviral therapy

Sci Transl Med. 2023 Jan 4;15(677):eabl5278. doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abl5278. Epub 2023 Jan 4.

Abstract

Natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy is being explored for treating infectious diseases, including viral infections. Here, we discuss evidence of NK cell responses to different viruses, ongoing clinical efforts to treat such infections with NK cell products, and review platforms to generate NK cell products.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Immunotherapy*
  • Killer Cells, Natural*

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents