title: Distribution, function and predictive value of tumor-infiltrating γδ T lymphocytes.
abstract: Although γδ T cells are known to exert both tumor-preventing and tumor-promoting activity, there is still little information on the functional characteristics and clinical significance of γδ T cells isolated from the tumor site. In a recent study, we have investigated the distribution of different γδ T-cell populations in melanoma and their impact on disease outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biopathology and Biotechnology; University of Palermo; Palermo, Italy ; Biomedical Research Centre; University of Palermo; Palermo, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Dieli
authors.forename: Giorgio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stassi
authors.forename: Matilde
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Todaro
authors.forename: Serena
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Meraviglia
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Caccamo
authors.forename: Adriana
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cordova
keywords: cytokines; cytotoxicity; melanoma; tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes; γδ T cells