CD3+CD4-CD8- (Double-Negative) T Cells in Inflammation, Immune Disorders and Cancer.
Front Immunol
; 13: 816005, 2022.
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| ID: mdl-35222392
ABSTRACT
The crucial role of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells in shaping and controlling immune responses during immune disease and cancer development has been well established and used to achieve marked clinical benefits. CD3+CD4-CD8- double-negative (DN) T cells, although constituting a rare subset of peripheral T cells, are gaining interest for their roles in inflammation, immune disease and cancer. Herein, we comprehensively review the origin, distribution and functions of this unique T cell subgroup. First, we focused on characterizing multifunctional DN T cells in various immune responses. DN regulatory T cells have the capacity to prevent graft-versus-host disease and have therapeutic value for autoimmune disease. T helper-like DN T cells protect against or promote inflammation and virus infection depending on the specific settings and promote certain autoimmune disease. Notably, we clarified the role of DN tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and outlined the potential for malignant proliferation of DN T cells. Finally, we reviewed the recent advances in the applications of DN T cell-based therapy for cancer. In conclusion, a better understanding of the heterogeneity and functions of DN T cells may help to develop DN T cells as a potential therapeutic tool for inflammation, immune disorders and cancer.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Autoimmune Diseases
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Graft vs Host Disease
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Neoplasms
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Front Immunol
Year:
2022
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Article
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