Abstract:
Background: Depending on their path of differentiation, immune cells can have opposing roles in tumour progression. As a result, during growth, tumours undergo selective pressure to produce immunosuppressive factors that contribute to tumour growth, angiogenesis, and metastasis. This review discusses the contribution of different macrophages and T cells to tumour progression, as well as their role in current cancer immunotherapies.
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