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The immune suppressive function of transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) in human diseases
Jingyi Sheng1, Weisan Chen, Hong-Jian Zhu
1Department of Surgery (RMH), The University of Melbourne , Parkville, Victoria , Australia and.
Abstract:
Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) functions as an immune suppressor by influencing immune cells' development, differentiation, tolerance induction and homeostasis. In human diseases, TGF-β has been revealed as an essential regulator of both innate and adaptive functions in autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, it plays a significant role in cancer by inhibiting immunosurveillance in the tumor-bearing host. A variety of TGF-β neutralizing anti-cancer therapies have been investigated based on the role of TGF-β in immunosuppression. New studies are focusing on combining TGF-β blockade with tumor vaccinations and immunogene therapies.
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