Reduced T-Cell and Dendritic Cell Function Is Related to Cyclooxygenase-2 Overexpression and Prostaglandin E2 Secretion in Patients With Breast Cancer

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Summary

COx-2–induced PGE2 may contribute to immunosuppression and may directly block antitumor immunity while promoting tumor growth, providing the rationale for using COX-2 inhibition combined with immunotherapy.

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Published
2004-03-01
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Keywords

Medicine, Immune system, Prostaglandin E2, Breast cancer, Immunology

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