Tumor-associated neutrophils: new targets for cancer therapy

AD Gregory, A McGarry Houghton - Cancer research, 2011 - AACR
AD Gregory, A McGarry Houghton
Cancer research, 2011AACR
Studies have begun to emerge showing critical roles for neutrophils in tumorigenesis.
Neutrophils can have a significant impact on the tumor microenvironment via their
production of cytokines and chemokines, which influence inflammatory cell recruitment and
activation. Additionally, products secreted from neutrophils, such as reactive oxygen species
and proteinases, have defined and specific roles in regulating tumor cell proliferation,
angiogenesis, and metastasis. Although evidence suggests that neutrophils act in a …
Abstract
Studies have begun to emerge showing critical roles for neutrophils in tumorigenesis. Neutrophils can have a significant impact on the tumor microenvironment via their production of cytokines and chemokines, which influence inflammatory cell recruitment and activation. Additionally, products secreted from neutrophils, such as reactive oxygen species and proteinases, have defined and specific roles in regulating tumor cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and metastasis. Although evidence suggests that neutrophils act in a decidedly protumor capacity in vivo, recent studies indicate that neutrophils may be manipulated to exhibit cytotoxicity against tumors. Herein, we explore the idea of targeting tumor-associated neutrophils as a means of antitumor therapy and the important ramifications such manipulation could pose to host tissues. Cancer Res; 71(7); 2411–6. ©2011 AACR.
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