Inactivation of Stat3 in tumor cells: releasing a brake on immune responses against cancer?
A model of immune evasion mediated by tumors expressing constitutively activated Stat3 was recently proposed in Nature Medicine by Wang et al., suggesting opportunities for a new therapeutic approach for cancer.
Gamero
Ana M
AM
Laboratory of Experimental Immunology, National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, Frederick, MD 21702, USA.
Young
Howard A
HA
Wiltrout
Robert H
RH
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