The controversial role of TNF in melanoma

Oncoimmunology. 2015 Oct 29;5(4):e1107699. doi: 10.1080/2162402X.2015.1107699. eCollection 2016 Apr.

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.

Keywords: Antitumor CD4 T cell responses; Melanoma; tumor immune escape; Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)- MHC class II.