IL-17 inhibits CXCL9/10-mediated recruitment of CD8 + cytotoxic T cells and regulatory T cells to colorectal tumors

ConclusionIL-17 signals to colorectal tumor cells and inhibits their production of CXCL9/10 chemokines. By doing so, IL-17 inhibits the infiltration of CD8+ CTLs and Tregs to CRC, thus promoting CRC development. Cancer immunotherapy may be benefited by the use of anti-IL-17 agents as adjuvant therapies, which serve to block both IL-17-mediated tumor promotion and T cell exclusion.
Source: Journal for Immunotherapy of Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research