Interferon beta increases NK cell cytotoxicity against tumor cells in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma via tumor necrosis factor apoptosis-inducing ligand
ConclusionIncreased cytotoxicity of NK cells against NPC cells and increased serum levels of biologically active TRAIL in patients treated with IFN β could be a means to eliminate micrometastatic disease and explain the low systemic relapse rate in this patient group.
Source: Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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