Molecular Imaging Techniques to Monitor NK Cells in Vivo in a Preclinical and Clinical Scenario
Year: 2019
Type: review
Abstract: In recent years, the use of natural killer (NK) -based immunotherapy has shown promising measures against various cancers. The therapeutic efficacy of NK cell immunotherapy depends to some extent on the migration of NK cells and subsequent infiltration into tumours in animal models or in humans. The continuous improvement of the healing and therapeutic properties of NK cells stimulates the performance and use of immunotherapy based on NK cells. In this review, we summarize the molecular imaging techniques used to monitor NK cell migration and infiltration in vivo, both preclinical and clinically. The advantages and disadvantages of each molecular imaging modality are considered. Finally, we present our understanding of the use of molecular imaging techniques to monitor NK cells in vivo in a preclinical and clinical scenario.
Authors: Yi-Chia Lee, Ming-Yii Huang
Institution: Kaohsiung Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Immunology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7216796249