Innate Lymphoid Cells: Roles In Tumour Genesis And Progression
, , , , , and | Jun 27, 2015
Published Online: Jun 27, 2015
Page range: 85 - 91
Received: Mar 05, 2015
Accepted: May 13, 2015
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/sjecr-2015-0011
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© Ivan Jovanovic et al.
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Innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) represent the most recently identified members of the innate immune system. These cells play important roles in inflammation, tissue remodelling and metabolic disease. ILCs can be subdivided into three major groups according to their cytokine production. The role of ILCs in tumourigenesis and tumour progression is not completely clarified. In this review, we discuss whether and how ILCs are involved in tumour genesis, growth and metastasis.