MAIT cells in gastrointestinal cancers

Our new research on NK cell receptor expression on MAIT cells is now published:

Pross et al. Comparative profiling of MAIT cells across gastrointestinal cancers identifies conserved NK receptor dysregulation and HCC-specific defects in cytotoxicity and XBP1s signaling. Front Immunol. 2026 Oct 5;17:1924000.

Find the press release here:

https://www.wilhelm-sander-stiftung.de/2026/11/03/immunzellen-im-magen-darm-trakt-rezeptor-nkg2d-koennte-anzeigen-wie-es-betroffenen-mit-leberkrebs-ergeht/