Abstract:<div>Abstract<p>Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is an Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)–associated epithelial malignancy characterized by the presence of prominent infiltration of lymphocytes, including natural killer (NK) cells. Although NK cells can directly target EBV-infected tumor cells without restriction by the MHC, EBV-positive (EBV<sup>+</sup>) NPC cells often develop resistance mechanisms that allow them to evade immune surveillance by NK cells. Elucidating the mechanisms involved in EB… Show more
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