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The Role of NK1.1+ Cells in Immune Response and Tissue Fibrosis

In preclinical studies, such as those investigating liver fibrosis, researchers use the NK1.1 marker to differentiate cell types within the liver’s immune landscape. For instance, cells identified as CD3−cap C cap D 3 raised to the negative power NK1.1−cap N cap K 1.1 raised to the negative power CD11b+cap C cap D 11 b raised to the positive power Ly6G+cap L y 6 cap G raised to the positive power nk1.pdf

axis, can suppress fibrosis by altering the recruitment of these immune cells. By identifying which cells are active in the liver or gut, medical researchers can design therapies that modulate the immune response to prevent chronic tissue damage. The Role of NK1