C4b-binding protein α-chain enhances antitumor immunity by facilitating the accumulation of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in the tumor microenvironment in pancreatic cancer

Abstract Background Recent studies indicate that complement plays pivotal roles in promoting or suppressing cancer progression. We have previously identified C4b-binding protein α-chain (C4BPA) as a serum biomarker for the early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, its mech...

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Main Authors: Kosuke Sasaki, Shigetsugu Takano, Satoshi Tomizawa, Yoji Miyahara, Katsunori Furukawa, Tsukasa Takayashiki, Satoshi Kuboki, Mamoru Takada, Masayuki Ohtsuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Subjects:
CD8
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13046-021-02019-0