title: The controversial role of TNF in melanoma.
abstract: TNF has been associated with both inhibition and promotion of tumor growth. We recently described a mechanism by which tumor cells attract TNF producing cells via expression of MHC class II molecules.
authors.affiliation: Center for Cancer Immune Therapy, Department of Hematology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark; Department of Oncology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Marco
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Donia
authors.affiliation: Center for Cancer Immune Therapy, Department of Hematology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen , Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Julie Westerlin
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Kjeldsen
authors.affiliation: Center for Cancer Immune Therapy, Department of Hematology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark; Department of Oncology, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Herlev, Denmark.
authors.forename: Inge Marie
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Svane
keywords: Antitumor CD4 T cell responses; Melanoma; tumor immune escape; Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)- MHC class II