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CD8+CD57+ T cells exhibit distinct features in human non-small cell lung cancer.
Journal for immunotherapy of cancer - 1 Jun 2020
Huang Bing, Liu Rong, Wang Peiliang, Yuan Zhiwei, Yang Jianjian, Xiong Hui, Zhang Ni, Huang Qi, Fu Xiangning, Sun Wei, Li Lequn
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The repetitive antigen stimulation during chronic infection often leads to the accumulation of CD8+CD57+ T cells. These cells express high levels of interferon-γ, granzyme B and perforin with elevated cytolytic effect, and are considered as the most potent cells for combating chronical viral infection. The status of CD8+CD57+ T cells in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has not been well defined....
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