Solid tumors use a type of T cell as a shield against immune attack
Fred Hutch scientists have identified a subset of immune-calming T cells that show up in great numbers in head and neck cancers, but not in similar tissues inflamed by gum diseases. This odd group of T cells have somehow been tricked into protecting these solid tumors from immune assault, but now might be precisely targeted by drugs to lift that protective shield.
Source: fredhutch.org