Exogenous interleukin-33 promotes hepatocellular carcinoma growth by remodelling the tumour microenvironment

Abstract Background Interleukin-33 (IL-33) is an effective inducer of pro-inflammatory cytokines regulating innate and adaptive immunity. Inflammation could be a double-edged sword, promoting or inhibiting tumour growth. To date, the roles and mechanisms of IL-33 in tumours remain controversial. Her...

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Main Authors: Wenxiu Wang, Jun Wu, Mei Ji, Changping Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-020-02661-w