The Respiratory Burst of Neutrophils: A Prognostic Parameter in Head and Neck Cancer?

Kaffenberger, W.; Clasen, B. P. E.; Beuningen, D. van

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-48681-4_118

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“…The immunosuppressive cytokine TGF‐β induces TANs to assume an N2 phenotype, express angiogenic and extracellular matrix degrading factors, and inhibit CTL responses 146. Although the presence of N2 TANs in HNSCC has yet to be confirmed, neutrophils and robust TGF‐β expression have been shown to be present in HNSCC specimens 147…”

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The clinical implications of antitumor immunity in head and neck cancer

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Recent developments have renewed interest in understanding the interaction between transformed cells and the immune system in the tumor microenvironment. Here, we provide a comprehensive review addressing the basics of tumor immunology in relation to head and neck cancer and the cellular components potentially involved in antitumor immune responses. In addition, we describe the mechanisms by which head and neck cancer cells escape immune-mediated killing and progress to form clinically significant disease. Further, we detail what effects standard anticancer therapies may have on antitumor immune responses and how these responses may be altered by current and investigational immunotherapies. Finally, we discuss future directions that need to be considered in the development of new immunotherapeutics designed to durably alter the immune response in favor of the host.

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