C57BL/6 NK cell gene complex is crucially involved in vascular remodeling

These data demonstrate an important role for NK cells in intimal hyperplasia and vascular remodeling. Furthermore, the C57BL/6 NKC in CMV1r mice stimulates vascular remodeling most likely through the activation of (IFN-γ-secreting) NK-cells that modulate the outcome of vascular remodeling.