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Migrating into the Tumor: a Roadmap for T Cells
Lieke L van der Woude1, Mark A J Gorris2, Altuna Halilovic3
1Department of Tumor Immunology, Radboud Institute of Molecular Life Sciences, Geert Grooteplein 26-28, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Department of Pathology, Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands; Joint first authors.
Trends in Cancer
|November 10, 2017
Summary
Tumors are classified as
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Oncology
- Cancer Research
Background:
- Tumors are classified as 'hot' (T cell inflamed) or 'cold' (T cell noninflamed) based on immune cell presence.
- Understanding T cell infiltration into the tumor microenvironment is crucial for effective cancer treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review factors influencing T cell migration into tumors.
- To explore therapeutic strategies for enhancing T cell infiltration.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on T cell migration and tumor microenvironment.
- Analysis of chemokine signaling, tumor vasculature, and immune cell interactions.
Main Results:
- Chemokines attract T cells, but tumor pathways can alter chemokine composition.
- Tumor vasculature and other immune cells/molecules can impede T cell infiltration, proliferation, and survival.
Conclusions:
- Understanding mechanisms limiting T cell infiltration is key for developing targeted therapies.
- Enhancing T cell infiltration may improve immunotherapy response rates and patient survival.
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