Abstract
The immune surveillance theory continues to remain a powerful force in cancer research and therapy despite the varying degrees of enthusiasm from both its supporters and critics. The role of both specific and non-specific immune responses in the host's defense against hepatocellular carcinoma is presented as well as the possibilities of immune-system manipulation for the prevention and therapy of this tumour.
MeSH terms
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Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / immunology*
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Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy
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Cytokines / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Immunologic Surveillance
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Immunotherapy, Adoptive / methods*
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Killer Cells, Lymphokine-Activated / transplantation
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Liver Neoplasms / immunology*
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Liver Neoplasms / therapy
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Lymphocytes, Tumor-Infiltrating / transplantation
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Vaccination
Substances
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
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Cytokines