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Fungal immunomodulatory proteins skew macrophages towards a pro-inflammatory and tumour inhibitory phenotype.
Cancer immunology, immunotherapy : CII - 31 Mar 2026
Liu Yusi, Krzysica Paulina A, Li Zhen, Wichers Harry J, Bastiaan-Net Shanna, Hoppenbrouwers Tamara
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BACKGROUND: Tumour-associated macrophages (TAMs) are associated with poor clinical outcome in cancer patients, making them key targets in immunotherapy. TAMs mainly consist of anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages promoting tumour growth, metastasis and immunosuppression. Fungal immunomodulatory protein from Nectria haematococca (FIP-nha) is a potential anti-tumour agent, notably inhibiting tumour cells and exerting...
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