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Abstract
Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) represents a potentially curative therapeutic approach for various hematologic and non-hematologic malignancies. Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) matching is still the central selection criterion for HCT donors. Nevertheless, post-transplant complications, in particular graft-versus-host disease (GvHD), relapse of disease and infectious complications, represent a major challenge and contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality. Recently, non-classical HLA class I molecules, especially HLA-E, have gained increasing attention in the context of allogeneic HCT. This review aims to summarize the latest findings on the immunomodulatory role of HLA-E, which serves as a ligand for receptors of the innate and adaptive immune system. In particular, we aim to elucidate how (i) polymorphisms within HLA-E, (ii) the NKG2A/C axis and (iii) the repertoire of peptides presented by HLA-E jointly influence the functionality of immune effector cells. Understanding this intricate network of interactions is crucial as it significantly affects NK and T cell responses and thus clinical outcomes after HCT.
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Best Practice & Research Clinical Haematology publishes review articles integrating the results from the latest original research articles into practical, evidence-based review articles. These articles seek to address the key clinical issues of diagnosis, treatment and patient management. Each issue follows a problem-orientated approach which focuses on the key questions to be addressed, clearly defining what is known and not known, covering the spectrum of clinical and laboratory haematological practice and research. Although most reviews are invited, the Editor welcomes suggestions from potential authors.