NK cell receptor NKp30 recognizes stress-induced ligand B7-H6 on tumor cells.
Monoclonal anti-B7-H6 antibody blocks NKp30-mediated NK cell activation.
We determined the structure of antibody–B7-H6 complex to elucidate inhibitory mechanism.
Antibody binding site on B7-H6 is completely distinct from NKp30-binding site.
Antibody interferes with cell–cell contacts required for NK cell activation.