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This study aims to compare immune features in EBV-positive and negative Burkitt lymphoma, focusing on reactive oxygen species and platelet activation.

March 29, 2026Open Access

Immune disparities in the TME of EBV+ and EBV- BL: role of ROS generation pathways and platelet activation

MSMaria Chiara SicilianoUniversity of Siena GBGiorgio BertolazziUniversità degli Studi di Enna Kore SGSelina GlaserUniversität Ulm

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This study aims to compare immune features in EBV-positive and negative Burkitt lymphoma, focusing on reactive oxygen species and platelet activation.
Analyzed immune profiles of EBV+ and EBV- Burkitt lymphoma cases
Examined macrophage polarization and CD8+ T cell infiltration
Evaluated interferon-gamma signalling pathways
EBV+ Burkitt lymphoma showed M1 macrophages and up-regulated interferon-gamma signalling
Increased CD8+ T cell infiltration in EBV+ cases with granulomatous reaction
3 out of 7 EBV+ cases experienced spontaneous regression

Abstract

Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) cases with typical "starry sky" pattern or rare "granoulomatous reaction" 1 .Notably, the EBV-positive BL (EBV+ BL) cases with granulomatous reactions exhibited a unique immune signature with M1-polarized macrophages, up-regulation of interferon-gamma (IFNG) signalling, increased infiltration of cytotoxic CD8+ T cells and a favourable clinical outcome with spontaneous regression in 3 out of 7 cases.On the other hand,

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