Antibacterial activity of human natural killer cells in the absence of accessory cells against extracellular Staphylococcus aureus and hypervirulent Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria
A. Guilbaud, B. Lottin, G. Cadiou, T. Beauvais, S. Lambot, B. Mouratou, N. Labarriere, F. Davodeau, F. Pecorari
This study shows that human NK cells can directly inhibit growth of extracellular S. aureus and hypervirulent P. aeruginosa without accessory cells, as evidenced by degranulation and reduced bacterial growth.
bioRxiv · Nov 13, 2023 · PreprintImmunology