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To determine the effects of 5-fluorouracil on myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) and its role in enhancing T cell-dependent antitumor responses.

April 13, 2010Cancer Research

5-Fluorouracil Selectively Kills Tumor-Associated Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Resulting in Enhanced T Cell–Dependent Antitumor Immunity

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JVJulie VincentCentre Georges François Leclerc GMGrégoire MignotInstitut National de Recherche pour l'Agriculture, l'Alimentation et l'Environnement FCFanny ChalminInserm

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Randomized trial examines 5-fluorouracil’s effects on tumor-associated myeloid-derived suppressor cells, enhancing T cell-mediated antitumor immunity.

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To determine the effects of 5-fluorouracil on myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSC) and its role in enhancing T cell-dependent antitumor responses.
Animal model utilized tumor-bearing mice to assess the effects of 5-fluorouracil treatment.
In vivo analysis of MDSC depletion and T cell activity was conducted post-treatment with 5-fluorouracil and gemcitabine.
Evaluation of cytokine production, particularly IFN-gamma, by tumor-specific CD8(+) T cells.
5-fluorouracil treatment resulted in a significant decrease of MDSC in spleens and tumor beds.
5-fluorouracil showed greater efficacy in depleting MDSC compared to gemcitabine.
Increased production of IFN-gamma was noted in CD8(+) T cells after MDSC elimination, indicating enhanced antitumor response.

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Vincent et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ff753d2ff633f36577898c https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.can-09-3690

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Randomized trial examines 5-fluorouracil’s effects on tumor-associated myeloid-derived suppressor cells, enhancing T cell-mediated antitumor immunity.

5-Fluorouracil Selectively Kills Tumor-Associated Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Resulting in Enhanced T Cell–Dependent Antitumor Immunity

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5-Fluorouracil Selectively Kills Tumor-Associated Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Resulting in Enhanced T Cell–Dependent Antitumor Immunity

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