Current status of interleukin-10 and regulatory T-cells in cancer.
Current status of interleukin-10 and regulatory T-cells in cancer.
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DOI:
10.1097/cco.0000000000000006
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发表时间:
2013-11
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Khazaie K
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作者:
Dennis KL;Blatner NR;Gounari F;Khazaie K
Tumor growth elicits antigen-specific cytotoxic as well as immune suppressive responses. Interleukin-10 (IL-10) is a key immune-suppressive cytokine produced by regulatory T-cells (Tregs) and by helper T-cells (TH). Here we review pleiotropic functions of IL-10 that impact the immune pathology of cancer. The role of IL-10 in cancer has become less certain with knowledge of its immune stimulatory functions. IL-10 is needed for T-helper cell functions, T-cell immune surveillance, and suppression of cancer-associated inflammation. By promoting tumor specific immune surveillance and hindering pathogenic inflammation IL-10 is emerging as a key cytokine in the battle of the host against cancer. IL-10 functions at the cross roads of immune stimulation and immune suppression in cancer. Immunological mechanisms of action of IL-10 can be ultimately exploited to develop novel and effective cancer therapies.