COX-2 inhibition improves immunotherapy and is associated with decreased numbers of myeloid-derived suppressor cells in mesothelioma. Celecoxib influences MDSC function
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are a heterogeneous population of immature cells that accumulates in tumour-bearing hosts. These cells are induced by tumour-derived factors (e.g. prostaglandins) and have a critical role in im...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-08-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/464 |