OX40 expression enhances the prognostic significance of CD8 positive lymphocyte infiltration in colorectal cancer
Academic Article
Publication Date:
2015
abstract:
Background: OX40 is a TNF receptor family member expressed by activated T cells. Its triggering by OX40 ligand promotes lymphocyte survival and memory generation. Anti-OX40 agonistic monoclonal antibodies (mAb) are currently being tested in cancer immunotherapy. We explored the prognostic significance of tumor infiltration by OX40+ cells in a large colorectal cancer (CRC) collective.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
OX40; CD8; colorectal cancer; prognosis; microenvironment
List of contributors:
Sconocchia, Giuseppe
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