The effects of tumor‐derived exosomes on T‐cell function and efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

Yuanyuan Hao, Panpan Chen, Xuzhao Zhang, Yanping Shao, Yang Xu, Wenbin Qian
2021 Immunomedicine  
Tumor-derived exosomes (TEXs) are a class of extracellular vesicles which play an important role in the tumor microenvironment. These vesicles have multiple biological functions including promotion of cancer progression and reduction of anti-tumor immunity. Recently, interaction between TEXs and immune cells are of great interest in cell-based immunotherapy. Here, we review the effects of TEXs on the survival and functions of T cell subsets, as well as their clinical applications. Unraveling
more » ... immunoregulatory function of exosomes allows a better understanding of the molecular and cellular basis for cancer immunotherapy.
doi:10.1002/imed.1029 fatcat:axrweghobbadzmwjahplvrsh3y