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September 10, 2025PLoS PathogensOpen Access

NK cell-macrophage interactions in granulomas correlate with limited tuberculosis pathology

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PNPaula NiewoldMIMarieke E. IjsselsteijnKDKarin Dijkman

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Observational analysis found granuloma composition correlates with tuberculosis severity, highlighting NK cell effects.

Key Points

  • Granuloma composition is linked to tuberculosis severity, revealing important immune interactions in the lung.
  • Lung tissue analysis of non-human primates showed increased NK cell and macrophage interactions in lower pathology.
  • Using imaging mass cytometry, this study examined granulomas and their correlation with immune response to Mtb.
  • Understanding these relationships may inform future vaccine development and therapeutic strategies for tuberculosis.

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Niewold et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795afehttps://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1012980
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