The drug-immune system interaction in cancer therapy.
The interaction between drugs and the immune system during cancer treatment is reviewed. Special attention is given to drug hypersensitivity. The selective activity of drugs on lymphocytes, the induction of new cell antigens, and the optimal schedule of treatment with immunointerfering drugs are discussed.
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm / Q000276:immunology; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000276:immunology / Q000494:pharmacology*; D002470:Cell Survival / Q000187:drug effects; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity / Q000187:drug effects*; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000187:drug effects; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy
D000951:Antigens, Neoplasm; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents