Abstract
Myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) are a heterogeneous population of immature and progenitor myeloid cells with immunosuppressive activity that are increased in cancer patients. Until now, the characterization of MDSC in humans was very challenging. The aim of this study was to determine the characterization and optimal assessment of MDSC and to investigate their presence and function in blood of advanced-stage NSCLC patients. We determined MDSC and lymphocyte populations in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) samples of 185 treatment-naive NSCLC patients and 20 healthy controls (HC). NSCLC patients had an increased population of PMN-MDSC compared to HC (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 468-474 |
Journal | Lung Cancer |
Volume | 81 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2013 |
Keywords
- NSCLC
- Myeloid-derived suppressor cells
- Arginase-1
- Immuno-oncology