Modulators of arginine metabolism support cancer immunosurveillance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tumor-associated accrual of myeloid derived suppressor cells (MDSC) in the blood, lymphoid organs and tumor tissues may lead to perturbation of the arginine metabolism and impairment of the endogenous antitumor immunity. The objectiv...

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Main Authors: Freschi Massimo, Grioni Matteo, Rigamonti Nicolò, Capuano Giusy, Bellone Matteo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Immunology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2172/10/1