| Literature DB >> 27052632 |
M Mandapathil1,2.
Abstract
This review article describes the potential role of ectonucleotidase activity, adenosine metabolism, and the adenosinergic signaling pathway in the suppression of the host immune system in patients with head and neck cancer. Identifying such mechanisms leads to a better understanding of immunosuppressive mechanisms in this patient population. Further, potential targets for immunotherapy in an adjuvant approach to treating squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck in the future might be identified and improve the prognosis of these patients.Entities:
Keywords: Adenosine; Head and neck cancer; Immunotherapy; Regulatory T cells; Signaling pathways
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27052632 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-016-0137-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: HNO ISSN: 0017-6192 Impact factor: 1.284