Human γδT-cell subsets and their involvement in tumor immunity.
Cell Mol Immunol
; 14(3): 245-253, 2017 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
γδT cells are a conserved population of innate lymphocytes with diverse structural and functional heterogeneity that participate in various immune responses during tumor progression. γδT cells perform potent immunosurveillance by exerting direct cytotoxicity, strong cytokine production and indirect antitumor immune responses. However, certain γδT-cell subsets also contribute to tumor progression by facilitating cancer-related inflammation and immunosuppression. Here, we review recent observations regarding the antitumor and protumor roles of major structural and functional subsets of human γδT cells, describing how these subsets are activated and polarized, and how these events relate to subsequent function in tumor immunity. These studies provide insights into the manipulation of γδT-cell function to facilitate more targeted approaches for tumor therapy.Cellular & Molecular Immunology advance online publication, 28 November 2016; doi10.1038/cmi.2016.55.
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Linfócitos T
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Subpopulações de Linfócitos T
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Receptores de Antígenos de Linfócitos T gama-delta
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Neoplasias
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2017
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