Innate and Adaptive Immunity in the Tumor Microenvironment

Download or read book Innate and Adaptive Immunity in the Tumor Microenvironment written by Eitan Yefenof and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-20 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditionally, the interplay between cancer cells and host immunity has been studied systemically. Recent studies, however, indicate that the tumor microenvironment is unique in providing both supportive and inhibitory factors that determine the fate of the tumor and its host. This volume compiles reviews on innate and adaptive immune responses at the tumor microenvironment with emphasis on positive and negative outcomes that affect the progression of the disease.