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CD4+ T-cell help in the tumor milieu is required for recruitment and cytolytic function of CD8+ T lymphocytes.

ABSTRACT: CD4 help for CD8(+) T lymphocytes prevents tolerance and promotes the survival of effector and memory CD8(+) T cells. Here, we describe additional helper functions that require CD4(+) T cells within the tumor environment. CD8(+) T-cell recruitment, proliferation, and effector function within the tumor were greatly enhanced by tumor-specific CD4(+) T cells. Recruitment of CD8(+) T cells was accelerated by IFN-?-dependent production of chemokines. Production of interleukin-2 by tumor resident CD4(+) T cells enhanced CD8(+) T-cell proliferation and upregulated expression of granzyme B. These results highlight a novel role for tumor-specific CD4(+) T cells in promoting CD8(+) T-cell recruitment and cytolytic function, two previously unappreciated aspects of tumor-specific CD4 help.

SUBMITTER: Bos R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2970736 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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CD4+ T-cell help in the tumor milieu is required for recruitment and cytolytic function of CD8+ T lymphocytes.

Bos Rinke R Sherman Linda A LA

Cancer research 20101012 21

CD4 help for CD8(+) T lymphocytes prevents tolerance and promotes the survival of effector and memory CD8(+) T cells. Here, we describe additional helper functions that require CD4(+) T cells within the tumor environment. CD8(+) T-cell recruitment, proliferation, and effector function within the tumor were greatly enhanced by tumor-specific CD4(+) T cells. Recruitment of CD8(+) T cells was accelerated by IFN-γ-dependent production of chemokines. Production of interleukin-2 by tumor resident CD4( ...[more]

PMID: 20940398

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