Participation of T cells in generating immune protection against cancers.

Pathol Res Pract

Department of Biotechnology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu 603203, India. Electronic address:

Published: October 2024

AI Article Synopsis

  • * Cytotoxic T cells utilize T cell receptors to recognize tumor cells and release destructive chemicals, such as perforins and granzymes, to eliminate them, while helper T cells help coordinate and enhance the immune response by recruiting other immune cells.
  • * Although cancers can develop mechanisms to evade the immune system, T cells contribute to immune surveillance and regulation, and while traditional treatments include chemotherapy and surgery, immunotherapy is emerging as a promising alternative.

Article Abstract

T cells are essential to the immune system's reaction. The major job of the immune system is to identify and get rid of any abnormal or malignant cells in the body. White blood cells called T cells coordinate and carry out immunological responses, including identifying and eliminating cancer cells. It mostly consists of two types called helper T-cells and cytotoxic T-cells. Together, they create an efficient reaction against cancer. Both the primary T cell subtype - CD4+ and CD8+ Tcells have specific role to play in our immune system.CD4+ T cells are limited to MHC-II molecules and acts as helper cell by activating and enhancing other immune cells. On the other side CD8+ T cells are called the killer cells as they eradicate the abnormal and contaminated cells and are limited to MHC-I molecules. The malignant cells are destroyed when cytotoxic T cells come into direct contact with them. This happens via number of processes, including TCR recognition, the release of cytotoxic chemicals, and finally the activation of the immune system. T cell receptors on the surface of cytotoxic T cells allow them to identify tumour cells and these T cells release harmful chemicals like perforins and granzymes when they connect to malignant cells. T-cells that have been stimulated release cytokines such as gamma interferon. T-cells can also acquire memory responses that improve their capacity for recognition and response. Helper T-cells contribute to the development of an immune response. It entails coordination and activation as well as the enlistment of additional immune cells, including macrophages and natural killer cells, to assist in the eradication of cancer cells. Despite the fact that the cancer frequently creates defence systems to circumvent their immune response. Together, these activities support the immune surveillance and T-cell-mediated regulation of cancer cells. Treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are main ways to treat cancer but immunotherapy has been emerging since last few decades. These immune specific treatments have shown huge positive result. CAR T cell therapy is a promising weapon to fight again blood cancer and it works by focusing on our immune system to fight and eliminate cancer.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.prp.2024.155534DOI Listing

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